What is the travel distance from Geelong to Melbourne?

Geelong and Melbourne are 41 miles (66 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Geelong to Melbourne start their journey at Avalon Airport and wind up at Melbourne Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Melbourne?

Once in Melbourne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Sports Museum, Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck - Observation Deck.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Geelong to Melbourne on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15am	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	11:25am	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:40pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	3:50pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	5:45pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	5:55pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	9:55pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	10:45pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	12:30am	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags

Next departures for Geelong to Melbourne on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15am	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	11:25am	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:40pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	3:50pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	5:45pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	5:55pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	9:55pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	10:45pm	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Geelong Avalon Airport (AVV)	1h 10m	12:30am	Melbourne Southern Cross Station (Bay 51)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:14 PM AEDT.

Get from Geelong to Melbourne

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 Geelong and Melbourne?

Stops in Geelong

A - Avalon Airport

Stops in Melbourne

A - Melbourne Airport

B - Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre

C - St Kilda - Habitat HQ

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Geelong to Melbourne by bus

What is the travel distance from Geelong to Melbourne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Geelong to Melbourne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Melbourne?

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$19

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The cheapest trip from Geelong to Melbourne was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $20 for a bus ticket from Geelong to Melbourne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-14.