How to get from Smythesdale to North Geelong by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to North Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Deer Park station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$3.78.

199minA$3.78
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to North Geelong
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Geelong
    Walk to
    North Geelong
    2.38 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythesdale to North Geelong

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and North Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 179.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale to North Geelong by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to North Geelong, Melbourne

North Geelong is located at North Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Calvert St/Ballarat Rd (Hamlyn Heights).

Train stations close to North Geelong:

  • North Geelong
  • North Shore
  • South Geelong

Bus stations close to North Geelong:

  • Calvert St/Ballarat Rd (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Jasmine St/Ballarat Rd (Bell Park)
  • Ballarat Rd/Jasmine St (Bell Park)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smythesdale to North Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smythesdale and North Geelong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smythesdale to North Geelong in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near North Geelong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smythesdale to North Geelong in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and North Geelong in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smythesdale to get to North Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smythesdale and North Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to North Geelong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to North Geelong?

    The ride from Smythesdale to North Geelong costs A$3.78.

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