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

From Geelong to Smythesdale by bus and train

To get from Geelong to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Deer Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$6.18.

184minA$6.18
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Geelong
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Geelong to Smythesdale

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 178.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong to Smythesdale 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 Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
  • Brougham St/Mercer St (Geelong)
  • Cavendish St/Mercer St (Geelong)

Public transport stations close to Smythesdale, Melbourne

Smythesdale is located at Smythesdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale).

Bus stations close to Smythesdale:

  • Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Geelong and Smythesdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Geelong to Smythesdale?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Geelong in Geelong to Deer Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Deer Park station near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Geelong in Geelong and Smythesdale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Geelong to get to Smythesdale?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Geelong in Geelong.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Geelong and Smythesdale?

    Get off the train at the Deer Park stop, which is closest to Smythesdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Geelong to Smythesdale?

    The ride from Geelong to Smythesdale costs A$6.18.