community

Public Transport in Geelong 2026, Trains, Buses and V/Line Guide

Geelong public transport guide 2026: how to use Geelong trains, buses and V/Line services to Melbourne, Myki card, key routes and getting around Greater Geelong.

By Geelong Daily · Published 20 July 2026

How we reported this

Produced with AI assistance and reviewed against our editorial standards. Sources are linked where available. Spotted an error or need a correction? Contact [email protected].

Public Transport in Geelong 2026, Trains, Buses and V/Line Guide — Photo by D-Stanley / flickr (by)

Public Transport in Geelong 2026, Overview

Geelong's public transport network is managed by Public Transport Victoria (PTV). The primary service is the V/Line Geelong Line, one of Victoria's busiest regional rail routes connecting Geelong to Melbourne. Local buses cover the Geelong urban area. ptv.vic.gov.au

Myki in Geelong

The Myki card works on all public transport in Geelong and on V/Line services within Melbourne's zone boundary. V/Line fares are separate from Myki metro fares, a separate V/Line ticket is required for journeys beyond the metropolitan zone (including Geelong). Myki can be topped up at Geelong Station and Waurn Ponds Station. vline.com.au

V/Line Geelong to Melbourne

V/Line trains connect Geelong to Southern Cross Station (Melbourne CBD) approximately every 20-30 minutes in peak, every 30-60 minutes off-peak. Journey time: Geelong to Southern Cross approximately 60-80 minutes. Key stations on the Geelong line: Geelong, South Geelong, Marshall, Waurn Ponds, Lara, Corio, Norlane. Extension to Waurn Ponds and potential extension to Torquay under planning.

Geelong Buses

McHarry's Buslines and PTV-contracted services cover the Geelong urban area. Key routes: Route 1 (Geelong CBD to Belmont), Route 11 (Geelong CBD to Corio), Route 51 (Geelong CBD to North Geelong). Interchange: Geelong Station Bus Interchange. Timetable at ptv.vic.gov.au.

Free City Shuttle

Geelong operates a free shuttle bus (Route 31) covering the CBD, the Waterfront and key inner-city destinations, a good option for getting around central Geelong without cost.

This article was compiled by AI and screened before publishing. See our editorial standards.

Your newsroom. Shaped by you.

The Daily Geelong is in beta. AI may assist with research, summarising and drafting. Automated checks assess sourcing, accuracy and editorial risk before publication, and sensitive material is held for human review. Spotted something off, or want us covering a topic? Tell us. Your feedback is entirely optional and helps shape what we publish next.