How to get from Altona to Colac by train?

From Altona to Colac by train

To get from Altona to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona Railway Station station to Williams Landing Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE 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 55 min.

175min
Walk to train stationTrain - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Westona Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Westona Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WTO
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Frankston Via Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    200 m • 3 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

From Altona to Colac by bus and train

To get from Altona to Colac in Melbourne, take the 412 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St station to Leeds St/Paisley St station. Next, 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 34 min.

214min
Walk to bus stationBus - 412
412
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St
    ID 41314
    700 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St
    ID 40954
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    119 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Colac

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 171.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Colac by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Station/Maidstone St.

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton Railway Station
  • Altona Railway Station
  • Seaholme Railway Station

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Station/Maidstone St
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St
  • Aldi/Hesse St
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St

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From Altona to Colac by bus and train

To get from Altona to Colac in Melbourne, take the 412 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St station to Leeds St/Paisley St station. Next, 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 34 min.

214min
Walk to bus stationBus - 412
412
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St
    ID 41314
    700 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St
    ID 40954
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    119 min
  • 7
    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 Altona to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Train line WERRIBEE, Train line WERRIBEE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 412, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Colac in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from Westona Railway Station station near Altona to Werribee Via Altona Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Werribee Via Altona Loop station near Colac in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Colac in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Altona and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Westona Railway Station station near Altona in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Colac in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Werribee Via Altona Loop station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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