How to get from Brighton East to Colac by train and tram?

From Brighton East to Colac by train and tram

To get from Brighton East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 64 tram from East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68 station to Federation Square/Swanston St #13 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 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68
    ID 18412
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19685
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 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
    10 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
    119 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brighton East to Colac by train and tram via 64, WERRIBEE and GEELONG

To get from Brighton East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 64 tram from East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68 station to Federation Square/Swanston St #13 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 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68
    ID 18412
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19685
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 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 Brighton East to Colac

The distance between Brighton East, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 168.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton East to Colac by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brighton East

Brighton East is located at Brighton East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68.

Bus stations close to Brighton East:

  • Lilac Cres/Centre Rd
  • Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd
  • Ward St/Centre Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 29 Gravesend St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • 29 Gravesend St
  • Telstra Tower/Queen St
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brighton East to Colac by train and tram via 64, WERRIBEE and GEELONG

To get from Brighton East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 64 tram from East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68 station to Federation Square/Swanston St #13 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 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68
    ID 18412
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19685
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 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 Brighton East to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Tram line 64, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brighton East to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Tram line 64, Train line WERRIBEE, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct tram between Brighton East and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Brighton East to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 64 tram line goes from East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68 station near Brighton East 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 Brighton East to Colac in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Brighton East and Colac in Melbourne by tram and train is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Brighton East to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the 64 tram from the East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68 station near Brighton East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Brighton East and Colac in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne University station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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