What is the cheapest way to get from Cootamundra to Colac?

The cheapest way to get from Cootamundra to Colac is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cootamundra to Colac?

The fastest way to get from Cootamundra to Colac is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Cootamundra and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Cootamundra station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cootamundra and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Cootamundra station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Cootamundra Station and arriving at Colac Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Cootamundra to Colac?

The distance between Cootamundra and Colac is 673 km. The road distance is 671.1 km.

How do I travel from Cootamundra to Colac without a car?

The best way to get from Cootamundra to Colac without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $45 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Cootamundra to Colac?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Cootamundra to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cootamundra to Colac bus from?

Cootamundra to Colac bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Cootamundra to Colac train from?

Cootamundra to Colac train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Cootamundra Station.

Train or bus from Cootamundra to Colac?

The best way to get from Cootamundra to Colac is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Cootamundra to Colac bus arrive?

Cootamundra to Colac bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Cootamundra to Colac train arrive?

Cootamundra to Colac train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Cootamundra to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Cootamundra to Colac is 671 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Cootamundra to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

Cootamundra to Colac - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Cootamundra to Colac by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac StationGeelong
8h 44m
$48–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
11h 50m
$42–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St723
2. Take the bus from Gundagai to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
11h 1m
$111–121
Drive 671.1 km
1. Drive from Cootamundra to Colac671.1 km
7h 32m
$129–186
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, train
1. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
4. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Station
8h 40m
$204–507
Train to Wagga Wagga, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, train
1. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Wagga Wagga Station
2. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)WGA - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
4. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Station
8h 9m
$204–690
Train to Albury, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, train
1. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Albury Station
2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ABX - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
4. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Station
8h 12m
$280–953
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CBR - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
10h 58m
$263–1,056

Cootamundra to Colac by train

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8h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 673.1 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Cootamundra, NSW, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Cootamundra Station to Colac Station via Southern Cross Station in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 11h 50m.

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