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How to get fromDarwin to Colacby plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Colac by plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, train

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DRW - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain train
    10h 12m
    $297–851

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Camperdown Station/Longmore Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore St to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus bus
    2d 8h
    $537–1,122

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to North Shore Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain train
    2d 15h
    $5,441–5,675

  4. Drive 3,677.7 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Colaccar car 3,677.7 km
    36h 49m
    $666–962

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane DRW - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain train
    14h 50m
    $467–1,641

Darwin to Colac by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$537Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darwin to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Camperdown Station/Longmore St in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Colac Station via Darwin, Alice Springs, Manguri, Adelaide Station, North Shore Station, and Geelong Station in around 2d 15h.

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