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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Geelong by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    4h 20m
    $182–444

  2. Bus, train via Yass

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Yass Junction, Coach Stopbus bus 781
    2. Take the train from Yass Junction to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $70–229

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus bus Au100-4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train Geelong
    9h 7m
    $106–153

  4. Drive  715.1 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Geelongcar car 715.1 km
    7h 37m
    $149–214

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CBR - AVV
    6h 34m
    $435–1,017

  6. Bus, train via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train Geelong
    9h 15m
    $110–230

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus Geelong
    9h 18m
    $95–154

Canberra to Geelong by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 18m.

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