There are 3 ways to get from Traralgon to Colac by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross StationTraralgon
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac StationGeelong
5h 26m$15–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St 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
7h 10m$4–48Drive 310.8 km
- Drive from Traralgon to Colac310.8 km
3h 35m$62–89
Traralgon to Colac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traralgon to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Traralgon to Colac is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Traralgon station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station/Princes St 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 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Traralgon station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station and arriving at Colac Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Traralgon and Colac is 311 km. The road distance is 310.8 km.
The best way to get from Traralgon to Colac without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Traralgon to Colac, including transfers.
Traralgon to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Traralgon to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Traralgon Station.
The best way to get from Traralgon to Colac is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $50 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Traralgon, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Traralgon Station to Colac Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 7h 10m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- 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 Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Traralgon to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Traralgon to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traralgon to Colac is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Traralgon to Colac.
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