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 City Square/Swanston St #11 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 12 min.

192min
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
    City Square/Swanston St #11
    ID 19686
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Watergardens
  • 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
    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
    117 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brighton East to Colac by bus and train

To get from Brighton East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 823 bus from Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd station to Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 42 min.

222min
Walk to bus stationBus - 823
823
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd
    ID 17635
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 823823
    Wait for bus
    823
    Southland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwy
    ID 14948
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorabbin Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MRN
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 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
    125 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 169.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 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 Lilac Cres/Centre Rd.

Bus stations close to Brighton East:

  • Lilac Cres/Centre Rd
  • Ward St/Centre Rd
  • Charlotte 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
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St
  • Aldi/Hesse St

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From Brighton East to Colac by bus and train

To get from Brighton East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 823 bus from Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd station to Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 42 min.

222min
Walk to bus stationBus - 823
823
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd
    ID 17635
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 823823
    Wait for bus
    823
    Southland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwy
    ID 14948
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorabbin Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MRN
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 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
    125 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 192 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 222 minutes, using Bus line 823, Train line FRANKSTON, 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 12 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 12 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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