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Geelong's Complete Public Transport Guide: Trains, Buses, Routes

V/Line trains to Melbourne, local buses, and what to know about getting around Geelong.

By Geelong Daily · Published 25 July 2026

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Geelong's public transport network combines V/Line regional rail (providing the critical Melbourne connection) with Geelong's local bus network. The myki card is used on both V/Line and local buses within the Geelong metropolitan area, providing integrated ticketing. A car remains useful for cross-suburb travel, but the Melbourne rail connection is strong enough that many Geelong residents commute to Melbourne CBD by train.

V/Line to Melbourne, the Geelong Line operates V/Line services between Geelong Station and Melbourne Southern Cross Station (75-90 minutes). Services operate from early morning to late night, with peak-direction frequency reaching every 20-30 minutes during commuter hours. The Warrnambool, Cobden, and Colac services originate at Geelong and provide onward regional connections. The Geelong-Melbourne rail corridor is one of V/Line's busiest and most reliable services.

Local buses, Geelong's local bus network (operated by CDC and McHarry's Buslines) covers the metropolitan area with routes from Geelong Station. Services to Lara, Corio, Norlane, Belmont, Highton, Waurn Ponds, and Armstrong Creek run through the day. Frequency outside peak commuting hours and on weekend services is limited, making a car the practical choice for most cross-suburb Geelong travel.

Bellarine Peninsula, bus services to Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, and Queenscliff operate from Geelong CBD with limited frequency, supplemented by Hyland's coach services. For Bellarine Peninsula travel, a car is generally necessary for practical mobility.

myki card, the myki card is valid on both V/Line and local bus services within Geelong. Zone 1+2 myki fares apply for Geelong-Melbourne V/Line journeys. Daily and off-peak concessions apply. Regional coach tickets for beyond-Geelong V/Line journeys are purchased separately.

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