There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Bendigo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray StationGeelong
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo StationBendigo
4h 11m$15–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway TceGeelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
7h$4–36Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Colac to Bendigo218.4 km
2h 51m$42–60
Colac to Bendigo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Bendigo is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Bendigo is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Colac and Bendigo is 304 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Bendigo without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Colac to Bendigo, including transfers.
Colac to Bendigo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Bendigo is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $40 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Bendigo, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Colac Station to Bendigo Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 7h.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- 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 Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Bendigo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Colac to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Bendigo is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Colac to Bendigo.
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