There are 6 ways to get from Geelong to Botany by shuttle, plane, train, bus, or car
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Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
4h 2m$172–547Train
cheapest- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
13h 31m$92–257Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sydney International Airportbus
14h 6m$126–220Drive 917.9 km
- Drive from Geelong to Botanycar 917.9 km
9h 38m$191–275Fly from Avalon Airport
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
4h 15m$135–590Train, bus
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney Domestic Airportbus Sydney
14h 8m$150–339
Geelong to Botany by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Botany is to train which costs $90 - $260 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Botany is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Botany. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Botany Shops, Botany Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International and Mascot Station, Coward St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Botany station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Mascot Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Geelong and Botany is 792 km. The road distance is 917.9 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Botany without a car is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs $90 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Geelong to Botany, including transfers.
Geelong to Botany bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Botany train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Botany is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs $90 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 14h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Botany, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Botany Shops, Botany Rd via Southern Cross, Central Station, Mascot Station, and Mascot Station, Coward St, Stand A in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Botany Shops, Botany Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International, and Mascot Station, Coward St, Stand A in around 14h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–400
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- [email protected]
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney Domestic Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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Booking & Getting There
Geelong to Botany bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Botany train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Botany is 918 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Geelong to Botany.
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