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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Colac is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Colac?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Colac Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Footscray to Colac?

The distance between Footscray and Colac is 148 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Colac without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Footscray Station to Colac Station takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Colac bus from?

Footscray to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Colac train from?

Footscray to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Colac?

The best way to get from Footscray to Colac is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $29 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Footscray to Colac bus arrive?

Footscray to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Footscray to Colac train arrive?

Footscray to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Colac Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Colac is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Footscray to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

Footscray to Colac - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Footscray to Colac by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac StationGeelong
1h 57m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway TceGeelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand StGeelong
3h 22m
$2–28
Drive 142.7 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Colac142.7 km
1h 42m
$28–41

Footscray to Colac by train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.7 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 22m.

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