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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Melton is to train which costs $18 - $24 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Melton is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Colac to Melton?

The distance between Colac and Melton is 165 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Melton without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $18 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Colac to Melton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Melton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Melton?

The best way to get from Colac to Melton is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $18 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 456 bus, which costs $7 - $35 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Colac to Melton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colac to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Melton is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Colac to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 274+ hotels available in Melton.

Colac to Melton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 456 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Melton 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 Deer Park StationGeelong
2h 47m
$19–24
Bus, line 456 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Sunshine Station/City Pl
3. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St456
4h 31m
$7–33
Drive 140.5 km
1. Drive from Colac to Melton140.5 km
1h 45m
$27–39

Colac to Melton by train and bus

2Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

V/Line operates a train from Colac Station to Deer Park Station twice a week. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 4h 31m.

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