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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Brisbane is to train and shuttle and fly which costs $140 - $440 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Brisbane is to train and shuttle and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $190 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Brisbane via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.

How far is it from Colac to Brisbane?

The distance between Colac and Brisbane is 1554 km. The road distance is 1782.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 29h 13m and costs $140 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Colac to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Brisbane bus from?

Colac to Brisbane bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Where do I catch the Colac to Brisbane train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Colac to Brisbane is to train which takes 29h 13m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30h 51m.

Where does the Colac to Brisbane bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colac and Brisbane?

Brisbane is 1h behind Colac. It is currently 12:26 AM in Colac and 11:26 PM in Brisbane.

Where does the Colac to Brisbane train arrive?

Colac to Brisbane train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Colac to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Brisbane is 1782 km. It takes approximately 20h 2m to drive from Colac to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2329+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Colac to Brisbane - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Colac to Brisbane by train, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
5h 56m
$193–363
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
29h 13m
$143–510
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
30h 51m
Drive 1,782.5 km
1. Drive from Colac to Brisbanecar 1,782.5 km
20h 2m
$339–489
Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
7h 40m
$148–440
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
8h 1m
$193–473
Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
4. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
9h 3m
$169–451
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
32h 55m
$227–297

Colac to Brisbane by train

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29h 13mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,554.3 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Colac Station to Roma Street Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 29h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Brisbane via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Central Station in around 30h 51m.

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