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How to get from Alphington to Colac by bus, train and tram?

From Alphington to Colac by bus, train and tram

To get from Alphington to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 508 bus from Alphington Station/Wingrove St station to St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 tram and finally take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus stationBus - 508
508
Tram - 11
11
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Alphington Station/Wingrove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alphington Station/Wingrove St
    ID 21467
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd
    ID 6172
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd #29
    ID 4466
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43472
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    127 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alphington to Colac by bus and train

To get from Alphington to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 546 bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd station to Melbourne University/Grattan St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Walk to bus stationBus - 546
546
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd
    ID 16850
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28673
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28675
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    119 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alphington to Colac

The distance between Alphington, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 165.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alphington to Colac by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alphington

Alphington is located at Alphington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Alphington Station/Wingrove St.

Train stations close to Alphington:

  • Fairfield Railway Station
  • Dennis Railway Station
  • Ivanhoe Railway Station

Bus stations close to Alphington:

  • Alphington Station/Wingrove St
  • Harker St/Heidelberg Rd
  • Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Hospital/Miller St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Hospital/Miller St
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Aldi/Hesse St

From Alphington to Colac by bus and train

To get from Alphington to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 546 bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd station to Melbourne University/Grattan St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Walk to bus stationBus - 546
546
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd
    ID 16850
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28673
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28675
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    119 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alphington to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 508, Tram line 11, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alphington to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 546, Bus line 402, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alphington and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alphington to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 508 bus line goes from Alphington Station/Wingrove St station near Alphington to Moonee Ponds station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till Moonee Ponds station near Colac in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Alphington to Colac in Melbourne by bus, tram and train?

    The total travel time between Alphington and Colac in Melbourne by bus, tram and train is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alphington to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the 508 bus from the Alphington Station/Wingrove St stop near Alphington in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alphington and Colac in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Moonee Ponds station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.