There are 4 ways to get from Summerlands to Colac by taxi, train, car, car ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Summerlands to Stony Point Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain
6h 26m$209–248Drive, car ferry, bus
cheapest- Drive from Summerlands to Sorrentocar
- Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
- Take the bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus 56
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
7h 11m$45–81Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Summerlands to Sorrentocar
- Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
- Drive from Queenscliff to Colaccar
4h$56–87Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Summerlands to Somers Foreshore Reserve/The Boulevardtaxi
- Take the bus from Somers Foreshore Reserve/The Boulevard to Frankstonbus 782
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain
7h$220–260
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Summerlands to Colac is to drive and car ferry and bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Summerlands to Colac is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h and costs $55 - $90.
The distance between Summerlands and Colac is 344 km.
The best way to get from Summerlands to Colac without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $200 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Summerlands to Colac, including transfers.
There are 16+ hotels available in Colac.
What companies run services between Summerlands, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Summerlands to Colac. However, you can take the taxi to Stony Point Station, take the train to Frankston Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Colac Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Summerlands to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Sorrento, Queenscliff, Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Somers Foreshore Reserve/The Boulevard to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- 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
- $1–15
- 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
- Phone
- +61 3 5257 4500
- travel@searoad.com.au
- Website
- searoad.com.au
Car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- searoad.com.au
- Adult
- $20
- Vehicle Incl. Driver
- $86
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- $190–240
South Coast Taxi
- Phone
- 1300687222.
- Website
- southcoasttaxis.com.au
Phillip Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5952 2200
- Website
- 131008.com
South Coast Taxis
- Phone
- 1300 687 222
- Website
- southcoasttaxis.com.au
South Coast Taxi
- Phone
- 1300687222.
- Website
- southcoasttaxis.com.au
Phillip Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5952 2200
- Website
- 131008.com
South Coast Taxis
- Phone
- 1300 687 222
- Website
- southcoasttaxis.com.au
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