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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Colac is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Bendigo station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station and arriving at Colac Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Colac?

The distance between Bendigo and Colac is 304 km. The road distance is 218.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bendigo to Colac without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Bendigo to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Colac bus from?

Bendigo to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Colac train from?

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

Train or bus from Bendigo to Colac?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Colac is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $40 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Bendigo to Colac bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bendigo to Colac train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bendigo to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Colac is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bendigo to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

Bendigo to Colac - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bendigo to Colac by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray StationBendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac StationGeelong
4h 45m
$15–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Geelong Station/Railway TceCoach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand StGeelong
7h 7m
$4–36
Drive 218.7 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Colac218.7 km
2h 52m
$43–62

Bendigo to Colac by train

35Weekly Trains

4h 45mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bendigo Station to Colac Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 7h 7m.

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