How to get from Blackburn to Colac by train?

From Blackburn to Colac by train

To get from Blackburn to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train 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 2 hr 44 min. The train schedule from Blackburn may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

164min
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Blackburn Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Blackburn to Colac by train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and GEELONG

To get from Blackburn to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train 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. The train schedule from Blackburn may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

194min
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Blackburn Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Colac

The distance between Blackburn, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 172.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn to Colac by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Blackburn to Colac

To check the train schedule from Blackburn to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Blackburn) and destination (Colac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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Alternative route from Blackburn to Colac by train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and GEELONG

To get from Blackburn to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train 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. The train schedule from Blackburn may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

194min
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Blackburn Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    120 min
  • 9
    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 Blackburn to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Train line GLEN WAVERLEY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Flinders Street station near Blackburn to Flinders Street Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street Railway Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Blackburn and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Flinders Street station near Blackburn in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street Railway Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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