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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Darwin is to train and shuttle and fly which costs $360 - $900 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Darwin is to train and shuttle and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $360 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Darwin?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Darwin via Camperdown Station/Longmore St, Ballarat, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Colac to Darwin?

The distance between Colac and Darwin is 3306 km. The road distance is 3677.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $500 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Colac to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Darwin bus from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Darwin?

The best way to get from Colac to Darwin is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3,000 - $3,300 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Colac to Darwin bus arrive?

Colac to Darwin bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Camperdown Station/Longmore St.

What is the time difference between Colac and Darwin?

Darwin is 1h 30m behind Colac. It is currently 8:07 PM in Colac and 6:37 PM in Darwin.

Can I drive from Colac to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Darwin is 3678 km. It takes approximately 36h 52m to drive from Colac to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 476+ hotels available in Darwin.

Colac to Darwin - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Colac to Darwin 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
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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane MEL - DRW
8h 1m
$362–895
Train, bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly
cheapest
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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane MGB - DRW
12h 31m
$296–1,004
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Camperdown Station/Longmore Stbus
2. Take the bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
2d 9h
$537–1,129
Train
1. Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore Stationtrain
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
2d 18h
$3,017–3,250
Drive 3,677.7 km
1. Drive from Colac to Darwincar 3,677.7 km
36h 52m
$680–982
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly
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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane AVV - DRW
13h 47m
$452–1,485

Colac to Darwin by bus

1Weekly Buses

2d 9hAverage Duration

$537Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,306.2 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Darwin via Camperdown Station/Longmore St, Ballarat, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colac Station to Darwin via North Shore Station, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 2d 18h.

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