There are 5 ways to get from Wangaratta to Colac by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac StationGeelong
5h 40m$30–162Train via Wangaratta Station
cheapest- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross StationSeymour
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac StationGeelong
5h 54m$15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Glenrowan to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac StationGeelong
6h 55m$105–113Drive 380.2 km
- Drive from Wangaratta to Colac380.2 km
4h 13m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station, Norton 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 58m$23–59
Wangaratta to Colac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wangaratta to Colac is to train via Wangaratta Station which costs $15 - $21 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Wangaratta to Colac is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Wangaratta station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station, Norton 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 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Wangaratta station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station and arriving at Colac Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Wangaratta and Colac is 387 km. The road distance is 380.2 km.
The best way to get from Wangaratta to Colac without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Wangaratta to Colac, including transfers.
Wangaratta to Colac bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Wangaratta Station, Norton St.
Wangaratta to Colac train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wangaratta Station.
The best way to get from Wangaratta to Colac is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Wangaratta, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Wangaratta Station to Colac Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wangaratta Station, Norton St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 7h 58m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
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
Train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Glenrowan to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Wangaratta Station, Norton St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- 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
Wangaratta to Colac bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Wangaratta to Colac train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wangaratta to Colac is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Wangaratta to Colac.
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