There are 5 ways to get from Colac to Adelaide by train, shuttle, plane, bus, or car
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Train, shuttle, fly
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Station
- Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
5h 13m$161–423Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Colac Station to Warrnambool Station
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Take the bus from Mount Gambier to Adelaide
13h 28m$85–143Train
- Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore StationGeelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
11h 37mDrive 664.5 km
- Drive from Colac to Adelaide664.5 km
7h 34m$130–188Bus
- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Gear Ave/Warrenheip St
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaide
13h 49m$97–127
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Adelaide is to bus which costs $95 - $130 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Adelaide is to train and shuttle and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $160 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Adelaide via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Gear Ave/Geelong Rd and Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Colac and Adelaide is 811 km. The road distance is 664.5 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Adelaide without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Colac to Adelaide, including transfers.
Colac to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Adelaide is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 13h 49m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
You can take a train from Colac Station to Adelaide Station via North Shore Station in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Adelaide via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Gear Ave/Geelong Rd, Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N, and Ballarat in around 13h 49m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–650
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Colac Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Colac Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- enquiries@gull.com.au
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Gear Ave/Warrenheip St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- admin@premierstateliner.com.au
- Website
- stateliner.com.au
Bus from Mount Gambier to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- stateliner.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Colac. It is currently 10:12 AM in Colac and 9:42 AM in Adelaide.
Colac to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Adelaide is 664 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Colac to Adelaide.
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