There are 3 ways to get from Morwell 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- Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross StationTraralgon
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac StationGeelong
5h 18m$15–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
6h 45m$4–47Drive 296.4 km
- Drive from Morwell to Colac296.4 km
3h 25m$59–84
Morwell to Colac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morwell to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Morwell to Colac is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Morwell station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station/Princes Dr and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Morwell station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station and arriving at Colac Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Morwell and Colac is 297 km. The road distance is 296.4 km.
The best way to get from Morwell to Colac without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Morwell to Colac, including transfers.
Morwell to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Morwell Station/Princes Dr.
Morwell to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Morwell Station.
The best way to get from Morwell to Colac is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Morwell, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Morwell Station to Colac Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 45m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Morwell to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Morwell to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morwell to Colac is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Morwell to Colac.
There are 22+ hotels available in Colac.








