Take your car on the Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry service to save time and avoid driving through the city. The 40-minute trip across Port Phillip Bay provides convenience, great views, and a relaxing journey. The daily ferry service departs hourly from 7am to 6pm from Sorrento Pier and arrives at Queenscliff Harbour, approximately 37km (about a 40-minute drive) from Spirit of Tasmania Quay.
Visit the Searoad Ferries website for the timetable and pricing.Â
The new terminal has free public parking for visitors and passengers with their vehicles, including caravans and motorhomes, waiting to board the ship. There is also a dedicated passenger drop off/pick up parking area at the front of the terminal.
There are two train stations close to Spirit of Tasmania quay: North Shore railway station (1.4 km from the terminal) and North Geelong railway station (2 km from the terminal). Organising transport from the station to the terminal is recommended. Both stations can be accessed via the V-Line train from Southern Cross station in Melbourne’s CBD. For fares and more information, visit the Public Transport Victoria website. Alternatively, Geelong railway station is accessible via taxi or by bus (see below).
Taxi:
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You can also use taxi services to access Spirit of Tasmania quay. For fares and information, visit the 13Cabs or Silvertop website. For local taxi services within Geelong and the Bellarine, visit Geelong Taxis.
We are excited to partner with MyBus Geelong and introduce our new shuttle service offering Spirit of Tasmania passengers transfers between Spirit of Tasmania quay and the Geelong railway station.
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Transfer services are also available to and from the Geelong CBD or further afield, including Avalon, Bellarine, or Surf Coast.
The MyBus shuttle service is available at a cost of $25 per person, with a minimum of three passengers required for the bus to run. The shuttle caters to 11 passengers per minibus, with an executive option that carries six passengers. The service provides safe and reliable transport complete with a friendly driver.
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Bookings are essential, and a minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required. To make a booking, call a MyBus team member on 1300 169 287 during business hours (Mon–Fri, 9.00 am–4.30 pm), email at hello@mybusgeelong.com.au or visit the MyBus website.
Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport is located approximately 80 km (about 60 minutes’ drive) from Spirit of Tasmania quay. The airport is also connected to the city by a regular bus service, SkyBus, which arrives and departs from the bus terminal at Southern Cross train station. For fares and timetable information, visit the SkyBus website. Alternatively, Gull Bus operates direct services between Geelong and Tullamarine. For fares and timetable information, visit the Gull Bus website.
Transport Connections
Avalon airport is located approximately 19 km (about 20 minutes’ drive) from Spirit of Tasmania quay. For those looking to transfer to and from Spirit of Tasmania quay to Avalon airport, MyBus offers a transfer service. To make a booking, call a MyBus team member on 1300 169 287 during business hours (Mon–Fri, 9.00 am–4.30 pm), email at hello@mybusgeelong.com.au, or visit the MyBus website. Avalon airport is also connected to the Melbourne CBD via the Avalon City Express, operated by SkyBus.
One of Australia’s most iconic travel experiences, Spirit of Tasmania makes travelling across Bass Strait flexible, convenient and easy.
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