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

The cheapest way to get from Broadmeadows to Colac is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Broadmeadows to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Broadmeadows and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Broadmeadows station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd, Sunshine Station/City Pl and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Broadmeadows and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Broadmeadows station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Colac Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Broadmeadows to Colac?

The distance between Broadmeadows and Colac is 170 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Broadmeadows to Colac without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Broadmeadows to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Broadmeadows to Colac bus from?

Broadmeadows to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.

Where do I catch the Broadmeadows to Colac train from?

Broadmeadows to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Broadmeadows to Colac?

The best way to get from Broadmeadows to Colac is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Broadmeadows to Colac bus arrive?

Broadmeadows to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.

Where does the Broadmeadows to Colac train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Broadmeadows to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Broadmeadows to Colac is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Broadmeadows to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 22+ hotels available in Colac.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
3h 30m
$12–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus Geelong
5h 15m
$24–51
Drive 157.5 km
1. Drive from Broadmeadows to Colaccar 157.5 km
1h 53m
$29–42

Broadmeadows to Colac by train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 5h 15m.

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