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

The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Colac is to bus which costs $3 - $50 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stawell to Colac is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Stawell and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Stawell station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station/Napier St and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Stawell and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Stawell station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Colac Station via North Shore Station and Geelong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Stawell to Colac?

The distance between Stawell and Colac is 295 km. The road distance is 195.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stawell to Colac without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Stawell to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stawell to Colac bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stawell to Colac train from?

Stawell to Colac train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.

Train or bus from Stawell to Colac?

The best way to get from Stawell to Colac is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $50 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Stawell to Colac bus arrive?

Stawell to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Stawell to Colac train arrive?

Stawell to Colac train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at North Shore Station.

Can I drive from Stawell to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Stawell to Colac is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Stawell to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to North Shore StationThe Overland
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac StationGeelong
4h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
6h 39m
$4–45
Drive 195.2 km
1. Drive from Stawell to Colac195.2 km
2h 33m
$38–54

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Distance: 295 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Stawell Station to Colac Station via North Shore Station and Geelong Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 39m.

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