What is the cheapest way to get from Colac to Swan Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Swan Hill is to train which costs $15 - $22 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colac to Swan Hill?

The fastest way to get from Colac to Swan Hill is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Swan Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Swan Hill station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Swan Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Swan Hill station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Swan Hill Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Colac to Swan Hill?

The distance between Colac and Swan Hill is 488 km. The road distance is 381.4 km.

How do I travel from Colac to Swan Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Colac to Swan Hill without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $15 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Colac to Swan Hill?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Colac to Swan Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Swan Hill bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colac to Swan Hill train from?

Colac to Swan Hill train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.

Train or bus from Colac to Swan Hill?

The best way to get from Colac to Swan Hill is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $60 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Colac to Swan Hill bus arrive?

Colac to Swan Hill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Colac to Swan Hill train arrive?

Colac to Swan Hill train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Colac to Swan Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Swan Hill is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Colac to Swan Hill.

Where can I stay near Swan Hill?

There are 34+ hotels available in Swan Hill.

Colac to Swan Hill - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Swan Hill by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain Bendigo
7h 28m
$16–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
3. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis Stbus
10h 18m
$6–57
Drive 381.4 km
1. Drive from Colac to Swan Hillcar 381.4 km
4h 56m
$72–104

Colac to Swan Hill by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 28mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colac to Swan Hill.

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Distance: 487.8 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Swan Hill, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Colac Station to Swan Hill Station via Footscray Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 10h 18m.

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