There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Broadmeadows by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
2h 50m$14–16Bus
- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum DrGeelong
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Sunshine Station/City PlGeelong
4h 38m$25–51Drive 157.1 km
- Drive from Colac to Broadmeadows157.1 km
1h 53m$30–44
Colac to Broadmeadows by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Broadmeadows is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Broadmeadows is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Broadmeadows station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Broadmeadows station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Colac and Broadmeadows is 170 km. The road distance is 157.1 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Broadmeadows without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Colac to Broadmeadows, including transfers.
Colac to Broadmeadows bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Broadmeadows train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Broadmeadows is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Broadmeadows, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Sunshine Station/City Pl, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd, and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in around 4h 38m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Sunshine Station/City Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Broadmeadows bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Colac to Broadmeadows train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Broadmeadows is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Colac to Broadmeadows.
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