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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Colac is to fly and shuttle and train which costs $180 - $470 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Colac is to fly and shuttle and train which takes 6h 18m and costs $180 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Colac Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Townsville to Colac?

The distance between Townsville and Colac is 2219 km. The road distance is 2540.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Colac without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 1h and costs $280 - $5,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Townsville to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Colac bus from?

Townsville to Colac bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Colac train from?

Townsville to Colac train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Colac?

The best way to get from Townsville to Colac is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 1h and costs $280 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $850 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Townsville to Colac bus arrive?

Townsville to Colac bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Colac?

Colac is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 6:59 PM in Townsville and 7:59 PM in Colac.

Where does the Townsville to Colac train arrive?

Townsville to Colac train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Colac is 2541 km. It takes approximately 30h 2m to drive from Townsville to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 22+ hotels available in Colac.

Townsville to Colac - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Colac by plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.

Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, train
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TSV - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
3. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain
6h 18m
$184–465
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain
2d 1h
$285–5,417
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
5. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
2d 9h
$390–826
Drive 2,540.8 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Colaccar 2,540.8 km
30h 2m
$458–661
Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane TSV - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain
11h 1m
$306–1,071
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain
3d 1h
$2,751–8,618

Townsville to Colac by train

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2d 1hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Townsville to Colac.

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Distance: 2,219.1 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Colac Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 2d 9h.

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