There are 6 ways to get from Colac to Pooraka by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
6h 37m$137–320Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Colac Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
- Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus
14h 34m$21–160Train
- Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
12h$238–456Bus
- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus
14h 32m$70–100Drive 675.3 km
- Drive from Colac to Poorakacar 675.3 km
7h 48m$121–175Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Colac Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane AVV - ADL
6h 40m$125–428
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Pooraka is to bus which costs $70 - $100 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Pooraka is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Pooraka. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Stop 33 Main North Rd - West side via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Ballarat and Stop W2 King William St - West side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Pooraka station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Colac and Pooraka is 844 km. The road distance is 675.3 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Pooraka without a car is to train which takes 12h and costs $230 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Colac to Pooraka, including transfers.
Colac to Pooraka bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Pooraka train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Pooraka is to train which takes 12h and costs $230 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Pooraka, SA, Australia?
You can take a train from Colac Station to Pooraka via North Shore Station and Adelaide Station in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Stop 33 Main North Rd - West side via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Ballarat, Adelaide, and Stop W2 King William St - West side in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Colac Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Colac Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Colac Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
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
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Pooraka bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Pooraka is 30 min behind Colac. It is currently 7:44 PM in Colac and 7:14 PM in Pooraka.
Colac to Pooraka train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Pooraka is 675 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Colac to Pooraka.
There are 1581+ hotels available in Pooraka.







