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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Melbourne is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colac Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Colac to Melbourne?

The distance between Colac and Melbourne is 153 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Colac to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colac to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Colac to Melbourne is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $30 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Colac to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colac to Melbourne train arrive?

Colac to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Colac to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Melbourne is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Colac to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5257+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
2h 5m
$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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StGeelong
3h 31m
$2–29
Drive 148.9 km
1. Drive from Colac to Melbourne148.9 km
1h 50m
$29–41

Colac to Melbourne by train

35Weekly Trains

2h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.9 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

V/Line operates a train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 3h 31m.

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