GETTING THERE
Geelong is located 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Geelong, Victoria’s second largest city is an easy 60 minute drive from Melbourne situated on the shores of Port Phillip Bay and the gateway to the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula and the famous Great Ocean Road.
FROM MELBOURNE
By Car
Follow the M1 Highway direct from Melbourne to Geelong that is an easy 60 minute drive from the centre of Melbourne. For further details on this driving route use the interactive map to the right.
By Public Transport
Public transport from Melbourne to Geelong is via the V-Line which can be easily caught from Southern Cross Station. Public Transport onward to Torquay is via the V-Line Coach from Geelong station. For more information on the V-Line click here
Public Transport to Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and the Surf Coast can be caught via local bus route 55 or 56. For more information click here
By Ferry
Departing twice daily from Docklands, cruise direct to Geelong Waterfront and the finish line of the race. The 400 seater vessel has an on board café and Free Wi-Fi. Book online here
AVALON AIRPORT
By Car
Exit Avalon Airport directly on the M1 Highway towards Geelong. The journey will take approximately 30 minutes. For further details on this driving route, use the interactive map to the right.
By Public Transport
Public transport from Avalon Airport to Geelong and the Surf Coast is limited but some coach and other V-Line alternatives are available. To catch the V-Line, take a taxi from the airport to Lara Station where train services operate regularly. For more information on the V-Line to Geelong click here
Bus Transfer options from Avalon Airport are available through MyBus Airport Transfers, providing a pickup and dropoff services throughout Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast. For more information click here
Tullamarine Airport
By Car
Follow the M2 Highway out from the airport and exit on the Western Ring Road/M80 before joining the M1 Highway to Geelong. The journey will take a similar time as from the city center to Geelong, around one-hour subject to traffic conditions and time of day. For further details on this driving route, use the interactive map to the left.
By Public Transport
Catch the SkyBus from outside Terminal 2 to Southern Cross Station. Skybus shuttles leave every 10minutes and take approximately 20 minutes depending on traffic. For more information on the SkyBus service, click here.
From Southern Cross Station, PTV offers regular trains to Geelong. Trip lengths vary slightly, but on average take one-hour.
Please check the PTV website regularly for the latest train travel information. You can also download the PTV App.
Gull Airport Service
Gull Airport Service provides a shuttle service between Tullamarine Airport and Geelong. Shuttles departure times vary but leave every 60-90 minutes on weekends and weekdays. Services depart from outside the international terminal at Tullamarine.
For more specific information on the Gull Airport Service, click here.