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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Echuca is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Echuca is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Echuca?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Echuca?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Echuca Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Colac to Echuca?

The distance between Colac and Echuca is 392 km. The road distance is 307.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Echuca without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $15 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Colac to Echuca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Echuca bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colac to Echuca train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Echuca?

The best way to get from Colac to Echuca is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $55 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Colac to Echuca bus arrive?

Colac to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.

Where does the Colac to Echuca train arrive?

Colac to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Colac to Echuca?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Echuca is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Colac to Echuca.

Where can I stay near Echuca?

There are 136+ hotels available in Echuca.

Colac to Echuca - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Echuca by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
5h 53m
$16–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus
7h 30m
$5–51
Drive 307.4 km
1. Drive from Colac to Echucacar 307.4 km
4h 1m
$59–85

Colac to Echuca by train

19Weekly Trains

5h 53mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.3 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Echuca, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Colac Station to Echuca Station via Footscray Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Echuca Station/Sturt St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 7h 30m.

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