How to get from Avondale Heights to Colac by bus and train?

From Avondale Heights to Colac by bus and train

To get from Avondale Heights to Colac in Melbourne, take the 406 bus from Buckley St/Milleara Rd station to Footscray 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 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Buckley St/Milleara Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd
    ID 8436
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 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

Alternative route from Avondale Heights to Colac by bus and train via 903, SUNBURY and GEELONG

To get from Avondale Heights to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Quinn Gr/Buckley St station to Sunshine Station/Dickson 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 50 min.

170min
Bus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Quinn Gr/Buckley St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avondale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40946
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Westall Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    10 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
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Public transport directions from Avondale Heights to Colac

The distance between Avondale Heights, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 159.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avondale Heights to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Avondale Heights

Avondale Heights is located at Avondale Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Quinn Gr/Buckley St.

Bus stations close to Avondale Heights:

  • Quinn Gr/Buckley St
  • Windsor Dr/Buckley St
  • Phillip Rd/Buckley St

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Colac Station/Gellibrand St
  • Wheal St/Queen St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Avondale Heights to Colac by bus and train via 903, SUNBURY and GEELONG

To get from Avondale Heights to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Quinn Gr/Buckley St station to Sunshine Station/Dickson 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 50 min.

170min
Bus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Quinn Gr/Buckley St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avondale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40946
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Westall Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    10 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Avondale Heights to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 406, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Avondale Heights to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 903, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avondale Heights to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 406 bus line goes from Buckley St/Milleara Rd station near Avondale Heights to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Avondale Heights and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 406 bus from the Buckley St/Milleara Rd stop near Avondale Heights in Melbourne.

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

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

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