What is the cheapest way to get from Colac to Broken Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Broken Hill is to train and bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 15h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colac to Broken Hill?

The fastest way to get from Colac to Broken Hill is to train and shuttle and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $550 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Broken Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Broken Hill. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Blende St After Bromide St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Mildura Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Broken Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Broken Hill station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Broken Hill Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.

How far is it from Colac to Broken Hill?

The distance between Colac and Broken Hill is 869 km. The road distance is 830.9 km.

How do I travel from Colac to Broken Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Colac to Broken Hill without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 23m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Colac to Broken Hill?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Colac to Broken Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Broken Hill bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colac to Broken Hill train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Broken Hill?

The best way to get from Colac to Broken Hill is to bus which takes 16h 29m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $420 and takes 28h 28m.

Where does the Colac to Broken Hill bus arrive?

Colac to Broken Hill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

What is the time difference between Colac and Broken Hill?

Broken Hill is 30 min behind Colac. It is currently 9:57 PM in Colac and 9:27 PM in Broken Hill.

Where does the Colac to Broken Hill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colac to Broken Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Broken Hill is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Colac to Broken Hill.

Where can I stay near Broken Hill?

There are 65+ hotels available in Broken Hill.

Colac to Broken Hill - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Colac to Broken Hill by train, shuttle, plane, 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, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Broken Hill
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 Broken Hill (BHQ)plane MEL - BHQ
6h 57m
$563–1,019
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Mildura Station/Seventh Stbus
4. Take the bus from Mildura Station, Coach Stop to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 588
16h 29m
$33–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Mildura Station/Seventh Stbus
4. Take the bus from Mildura Station, Coach Stop to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 588
15h 23m
$44–84
Train, bus via Horsham
1. Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore Stationtrain
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Horsham Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Mildura Station/Seventh Stbus
4. Take the bus from Mildura Station, Coach Stop to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 588
16h 4m
$117–239
Drive 830.9 km
1. Drive from Colac to Broken Hillcar 830.9 km
9h 44m
$152–219
Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Mildura Airport, bus
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 Mildura Airport (MQL)plane MEL - MQL
4. Take the bus from Mildura Airport, Alan Mathews Dr to Blende St After Bromide Stbus
8h 20m
$210–383
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Broken Hill
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 Broken Hill (BHQ)plane AVV - BHQ
10h 57m
$593–1,749
Train, bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly to Broken Hill
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
3. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Broken Hill (BHQ)plane MGB - BHQ
11h 45m
$376–978
Train
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 Broken Hill Stationtrain 445
28h 28m
$148–420

Colac to Broken Hill by train and bus

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15h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 868.6 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Broken Hill, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Blende St After Bromide St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Mildura Station, Coach Stop in around 16h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colac Station to Broken Hill Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 28h 28m.

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