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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Colac is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Colac?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Colac Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Colac?

The distance between Melbourne and Colac is 153 km. The road distance is 149 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Colac without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Colac bus from?

Melbourne to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Colac train from?

Melbourne to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Colac?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Colac is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $29 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Melbourne to Colac bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Colac train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Colac is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Melbourne to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 22+ hotels available in Colac.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac StationGeelong
2h 5m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway TceGeelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand StGeelong
3h 30m
$2–29
Drive 149 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Colac149 km
1h 47m
$30–43

Melbourne to Colac by train

35Weekly Trains

2h 5mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.9 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 30m.

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