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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Parkville Station and arriving at Colac Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Carlton to Colac?

The distance between Carlton and Colac is 153 km. The road distance is 149.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Colac without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $14 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Carlton to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Colac bus from?

Carlton to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Colac train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Colac?

The best way to get from Carlton to Colac is to train which takes 3h and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $40 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Carlton to Colac bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlton to Colac train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlton to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Colac is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Carlton to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 22+ hotels available in Colac.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
3h
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus Geelong
4h 43m
$8–36
Drive 149.3 km
1. Drive from Carlton to Colaccar 149.3 km
1h 49m
$27–39

Carlton to Colac by train

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Distance: 153 km
Duration: 3h

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 4h 43m.

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