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 32m.

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 $65 - $100.

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 Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Footscray Station/Irving St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs $15 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 32m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $75 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Colac to Swan Hill bus arrive?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 32m
$16–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus
3. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
4. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis Stbus
9h 23m
$6–72
Drive 381.4 km
1. Drive from Colac to Swan Hillcar 381.4 km
4h 56m
$69–100

Colac to Swan Hill by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 32mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colac to Swan Hill.

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Distance: 487.9 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 9h 23m.

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