What is the distance between Melbourne and Geelong?

The distance between the two cities is 41 miles (66 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Melbourne to Geelong?

If you're headed to Geelong from Melbourne, chances are that your bus will depart from Melbourne Airport and arrive at Avalon Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Melbourne to Geelong from $20 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Melbourne to Geelong on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 74)	1h 10m	9:25am	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 74)	1h 10m	1:55pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 74)	1h 10m	3:20pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 74)	1h 10m	3:50pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 74)	1h 10m	7:55pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	No tags

Get from Melbourne to Geelong

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

30 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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SkyBus

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. SkyBus ticket prices on this trip start at $22

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Where are the popular stops in Melbourne and Geelong?

Stops in Melbourne

A - Melbourne Airport

B - Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre

C - St Kilda - Habitat HQ

Stops in Geelong

A - Avalon Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Melbourne to Geelong by bus

What is the distance between Melbourne and Geelong?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Melbourne to Geelong?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$20

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The cheapest trip from Melbourne to Geelong was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Melbourne to Geelong, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $20 for a bus ticket from Melbourne to Geelong based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-18.