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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Colac is to line 456 bus and train which costs $17 - $21 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Melton to Colac?

The distance between Melton and Colac is 186 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Colac without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $17 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Melton to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Colac bus from?

Melton to Colac bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Train or bus from Melton to Colac?

The best way to get from Melton to Colac is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $35 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Melton to Colac bus arrive?

Melton to Colac bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Can I drive from Melton to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Colac is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Melton to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

Melton to Colac - 4 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Colac by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
3h 58m
$17–23
Line 456 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
3. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
4h 59m
$6–33
Drive 141.1 km
1. Drive from Melton to Colaccar 141.1 km
1h 43m
$26–37
Line 456 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
4h 2m
$17–20

Melton to Colac by bus and train

35Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 185.8 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Melton, 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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 4h 59m.

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