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

From Alphington to Colac by bus and train

To get from Alphington to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 546 bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd station to Melbourne University/Grattan St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train 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 2 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Alphington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

177min
Walk to bus stationBus - 546
546
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parkville Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PKV
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    30 m • 1 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
    112 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Alphington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

190min
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
    120 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 161.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alphington to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Alphington to Colac

To check the bus and train schedule from Alphington to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alphington) and destination (Colac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Alphington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

190min
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
    120 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 177 minutes, using Bus line 546, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 508, Tram line 11, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

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

    The 546 bus line goes from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd station near Alphington to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne University station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Alphington and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 546 bus from the Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd 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 Melbourne University station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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