What is the cheapest way to get from Colac to Port Augusta?

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Port Augusta is to train and bus via Melbourne which costs $65 - $180 and takes 20h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colac to Port Augusta?

The fastest way to get from Colac to Port Augusta is to train and shuttle and fly and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $400 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Port Augusta?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Port Augusta. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Port Augusta via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, Deer Park and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Colac to Port Augusta?

The distance between Colac and Port Augusta is 1083 km. The road distance is 957.8 km.

How do I travel from Colac to Port Augusta without a car?

The best way to get from Colac to Port Augusta without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Colac to Port Augusta?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Colac to Port Augusta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Port Augusta bus from?

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

Where does the Colac to Port Augusta bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colac and Port Augusta?

Port Augusta is 30 min behind Colac. It is currently 8:54 PM in Colac and 8:24 PM in Port Augusta.

Can I drive from Colac to Port Augusta?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Port Augusta is 958 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Colac to Port Augusta.

Where can I stay near Port Augusta?

There are 13+ hotels available in Port Augusta.

Colac to Port Augusta - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Colac to Port Augusta by train, shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Station
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)MEL - WYA
4. Take the bus from Whyalla to Port Augusta
8h 40m
$406–794
Train, bus via Melbourne
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta926
20h 28m
$69–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore Station
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Station
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta926
17h 25m
Bus
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 Deer Park Station/Railway Pde
3. Take the bus from Deer Park to Adelaide
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta926
19h 35m
$152–242
Drive 957.8 km
1. Drive from Colac to Port Augusta957.8 km
11h 7m
$189–273
Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Adelaide Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Station
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Augusta
10h 49m
$211–533
Train, bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Warrnambool Station
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
3. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)MGB - WYA
4. Take the bus from Whyalla to Port Augusta
13h 13m
$339–853
Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Port Lincoln Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Station
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)MEL - PLO
4. Take the bus from Port Lincoln to Port Augusta
11h 59m
$487–814
Train, bus via Port Wakefield
1. Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore Station
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Station
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Wakefield
4. Take the bus from Port Wakefield to Port Augusta
17h 45m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,083.4 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Port Augusta, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Port Augusta via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Deer Park Station/Railway Pde, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, Ballarat Rd/Station Rd, Deer Park, and Adelaide in around 19h 35m.

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