There are 4 ways to get from Colac to Hoppers Crossing by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Tarneit StationGeelong
2h 21m$13–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum DrGeelong
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Tarneit StationGeelong
3h 37m$7–32Drive 123.6 km
- Drive from Colac to Hoppers Crossing123.6 km
1h 28m$24–35Train via Footscray Station
- Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray StationGeelong
2h 28m$14–16
Colac to Hoppers Crossing by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Hoppers Crossing is to train which costs $12 - $15 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Hoppers Crossing is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Hoppers Crossing station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Tarneit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Hoppers Crossing station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Hoppers Crossing Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Colac and Hoppers Crossing is 139 km. The road distance is 123.6 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Hoppers Crossing without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $12 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Colac to Hoppers Crossing, including transfers.
Colac to Hoppers Crossing bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Hoppers Crossing train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Hoppers Crossing is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $12 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $35 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Hoppers Crossing, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Colac Station to Tarneit Station twice a week. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Tarneit Station in around 3h 37m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Tarneit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Colac Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- 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/
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Tarneit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Hoppers Crossing bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Colac to Hoppers Crossing train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Hoppers Crossing is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Colac to Hoppers Crossing.
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