There are 3 ways to get from Hoppers Crossing to Colac by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
3h 16m$14–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarneit Station to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus Geelong
4h 10m$8–35Drive 123.2 km
- Drive from Hoppers Crossing to Colaccar 123.2 km
1h 32m$22–32
Hoppers Crossing to Colac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hoppers Crossing to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Hoppers Crossing to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoppers Crossing station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Tarneit Station and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoppers Crossing station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Hoppers Crossing Station and arriving at Colac Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Hoppers Crossing and Colac is 170 km. The road distance is 123.2 km.
The best way to get from Hoppers Crossing to Colac without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $14 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Hoppers Crossing to Colac, including transfers.
Hoppers Crossing to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Tarneit Station.
Hoppers Crossing to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.
The best way to get from Hoppers Crossing to Colac is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $35 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Hoppers Crossing, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Tarneit Station and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Footscray Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Tarneit Station to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Hoppers Crossing to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Hoppers Crossing to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Colac Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoppers Crossing to Colac is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Hoppers Crossing to Colac.
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