What is the cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Colac?

The cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Colac is to train which costs $15 - $22 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Colac?

The fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Colac is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Swan Hill and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Swan Hill station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Swan Hill and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Swan Hill station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station and arriving at Colac Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Swan Hill to Colac?

The distance between Swan Hill and Colac is 488 km. The road distance is 381.3 km.

How do I travel from Swan Hill to Colac without a car?

The best way to get from Swan Hill to Colac without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $15 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Swan Hill to Colac?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Swan Hill to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swan Hill to Colac bus from?

Swan Hill to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St.

Where do I catch the Swan Hill to Colac train from?

Swan Hill to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Swan Hill Station.

Train or bus from Swan Hill to Colac?

The best way to get from Swan Hill to Colac is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $60 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Swan Hill to Colac bus arrive?

Swan Hill to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Swan Hill to Colac train arrive?

Swan Hill to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Swan Hill to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Swan Hill to Colac is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Swan Hill to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
7h 20m
$16–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
10h 24m
$7–56
Drive 381.3 km
1. Drive from Swan Hill to Colaccar 381.3 km
4h 56m
$71–103

Swan Hill to Colac by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 20mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swan Hill to Colac.

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Distance: 487.8 km
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Swan Hill, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Swan Hill Station to Colac Station via Footscray Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 10h 24m.

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