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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Melton is to bus and line 456 bus which costs $8 - $26 and takes 4h 45m.

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 $25 - $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 Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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 51m and costs $22 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 51m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 456 bus, which costs $8 - $26 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Colac to Melton bus arrive?

Colac to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

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 286+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2h 51m
$22–29
Bus, line 456 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
4h 45m
$8–25
Drive 140.5 km
1. Drive from Colac to Meltoncar 140.5 km
1h 45m
$26–37

Colac to Melton by train and bus

2Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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 $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 4h 45m.

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