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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Footscray is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Footscray is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Footscray Station/Irving St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colac Station station and arriving at Footscray Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Colac to Footscray?

The distance between Colac and Footscray is 148 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Colac Station to Footscray Station takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Colac to Footscray bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colac to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Footscray?

The best way to get from Colac to Footscray is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $30 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Colac to Footscray bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colac to Footscray train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colac to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Footscray is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Colac to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5075+ hotels available in Footscray.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Footscray by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray StationGeelong
1h 55m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum DrGeelong
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Footscray Station/Irving StGeelong
3h 21m
$2–29
Drive 142.7 km
1. Drive from Colac to Footscray142.7 km
1h 42m
$28–40

Colac to Footscray by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.7 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

V/Line operates a train from Colac Station to Footscray Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Footscray Station/Irving St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 3h 21m.

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