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

Alphington to Colac - Bus Timetable

The 546 bus from Alphington to Colac runs from 06:20 to 21:15, with departures every 15-40 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 57 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 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
    340 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
    28 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
    Watergardens
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    112 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    90 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 161.25 km, which can typically be traveled 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 timetable from Alphington to Colac

To check the bus and train timetable 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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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.

  • 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 traveling 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/Grattan St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne University/Grattan St 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 traveling between Alphington and Colac in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne University/Grattan St station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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