There are 7 ways to get from Colac to Cootamundra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain 622 / ...
8h 51m$49–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus
11h 51m$37–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus
- Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus 724
10h 56m$112–124Drive 662.8 km
- Drive from Colac to Cootamundracar 662.8 km
7h 39m$118–170Train, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5bus
9h 7m$175–449Train, fly to Wagga Wagga
- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane MEL - WGA
- Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain
8h 43m$227–845Train, fly to Orange Airport, bus
- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MEL - OAG
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus
10h 43m$428–821
Colac to Cootamundra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Cootamundra is to bus which costs $35 - $95 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Cootamundra is to drive which takes 7h 39m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Cootamundra station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Cootamundra station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Cootamundra Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Colac and Cootamundra is 673 km. The road distance is 662.8 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Cootamundra without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Colac to Cootamundra, including transfers.
Colac to Cootamundra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Cootamundra train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Cootamundra is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 11h 51m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Cootamundra, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Colac Station to Cootamundra Station via Southern Cross in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wagga Wagga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–370
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $29–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- 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/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Cootamundra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Colac to Cootamundra train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Cootamundra is 663 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Colac to Cootamundra.
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