There are 3 ways to get from Ferntree Gully to Colac by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ferntree Gully Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Belgrave
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
3h 50m$14–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 302
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
6h 29m$8–37Drive 179.8 km
- Drive from Ferntree Gully to Colaccar 179.8 km
2h 14m$32–47
Ferntree Gully to Colac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Colac is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferntree Gully to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferntree Gully station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Ferntree Gully Station and arriving at Colac Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Ferntree Gully and Colac is 190 km. The road distance is 179.8 km.
The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Colac without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $14 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ferntree Gully to Colac, including transfers.
Ferntree Gully to Colac bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Ferntree Gully to Colac train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ferntree Gully Station.
The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Colac is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $40 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ferntree Gully Station to Colac Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 29m.
Train from Ferntree Gully Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Ferntree Gully to Colac bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
Ferntree Gully to Colac train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferntree Gully to Colac is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ferntree Gully to Colac.
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