What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Colac?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Colac?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Colac Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Colac?

The distance between Ballarat and Colac is 180 km. The road distance is 100.4 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Colac without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Colac without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 40m and costs $8 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Colac?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ballarat to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Colac bus from?

Ballarat to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Colac train from?

Ballarat to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Colac?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Colac is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $29 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Ballarat to Colac bus arrive?

Ballarat to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Ballarat to Colac train arrive?

Ballarat to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Colac is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Ballarat to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 19+ hotels available in Colac.

Ballarat to Colac - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ballarat to Colac by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Base Hospital/Sturt St to Camperdown Station/Longmore StCoach
2. Take the train from Camperdown Station to Colac StationGeelong
3h 40m
$9–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway TceCoach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand StGeelong
3h 57m
$2–28
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray StationBallarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac StationGeelong
4h 15m
$14–20
Drive 100.4 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Colac100.4 km
1h 20m
$19–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Colac100.4 km
1h 20m
$200–240

Ballarat to Colac by bus and train

2Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballarat to Colac.

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Distance: 179.9 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Colac Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 57m.

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