There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Tullamarine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
2h 55m$20–22Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum DrGeelong
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Sunshine Station/City PlGeelong
4h 53m$12–38Drive 151.4 km
- Drive from Colac to Tullamarine151.4 km
1h 48m$29–42
Colac to Tullamarine by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Tullamarine is to train which costs $19 - $22 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Tullamarine is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Tullamarine. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Essendon Station/Russell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Tullamarine. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 via Southern Cross Station and Fletcher St/Napier St #41. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Colac and Tullamarine is 167 km. The road distance is 151.4 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Tullamarine without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $19 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Colac to Tullamarine, including transfers.
Colac to Tullamarine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Tullamarine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Tullamarine is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $19 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $40 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Tullamarine, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Sunshine Station/City Pl, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd, and Essendon Station/Russell St in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Sunshine Station/City Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Tullamarine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Colac to Tullamarine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Tullamarine is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Colac to Tullamarine.
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