There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Nhill by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore StationGeelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Nhill StationThe Overland
6h 27m$87–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Nhill
8h 50m$5–129Drive 334.2 km
- Drive from Colac to Nhill334.2 km
4h 8m$64–92
Colac to Nhill by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Nhill is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Nhill is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Nhill. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Nhill via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Nhill station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Nhill Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Colac and Nhill is 454 km. The road distance is 334.2 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Nhill without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $85 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Colac to Nhill, including transfers.
Colac to Nhill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Nhill train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Nhill is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $130 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Nhill, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Colac Station to Nhill Station via North Shore Station in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Nhill via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from North Shore Station to Nhill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $80–95
- Red Standard Everyday
- $100–120
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Premium Everyday
- $160–200
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat to Nhill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–25
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Nhill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Nhill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Colac to Nhill train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Nhill is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Colac to Nhill.
There are five+ hotels available in Nhill.