There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Dandenong by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
3h 1m$21–24Bus, line 907 bus, line 901 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rdbus 901
5h$14–31Drive 177.4 km
- Drive from Colac to Dandenongcar 177.4 km
2h 12m$32–46
Colac to Dandenong by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Dandenong is to train which costs $21 - $25 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Dandenong is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd via King St/Lonsdale St and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Dandenong station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Yarraman Station via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Colac and Dandenong is 182 km. The road distance is 177.4 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Dandenong without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $21 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Colac to Dandenong, including transfers.
Colac to Dandenong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Dandenong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Dandenong is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $21 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 907 bus and line 901 bus, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Dandenong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Colac Station to Yarraman Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd in around 5h.
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Dandenong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Colac to Dandenong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Dandenong is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Colac to Dandenong.
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