How to get from Brunswick to Colac by train and tram?

From Brunswick to Colac by train and tram

To get from Brunswick to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129 station to RMIT University/Swanston St #7 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 39 min.

159min
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129
    ID 19357
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    RMIT University/Swanston St #7
    ID 19494
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    State Library Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:STL
    10 m • 1 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
    112 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brunswick to Colac by train and tram via 1, 96 and GEELONG

To get from Brunswick to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 1 tram from Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129 station to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram 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 54 min.

174min
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Tram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129
    ID 19357
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10
    ID 19497
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Swanston St/Bourke St #6
    ID 17593
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Bourke St #1
    ID 17848
    8 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
    120 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 Brunswick to Colac

The distance between Brunswick, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 160.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brunswick to Colac by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Brunswick to Colac by train and tram via 1, 96 and GEELONG

To get from Brunswick to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 1 tram from Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129 station to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram 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 54 min.

174min
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Tram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129
    ID 19357
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10
    ID 19497
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Swanston St/Bourke St #6
    ID 17593
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Bourke St #1
    ID 17848
    8 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
    120 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 Brunswick to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Tram line 1, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Tram line 1, Tram line 96, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Brunswick to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 1 tram line goes from Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129 station near Brunswick to South Melbourne Beach station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till South Melbourne Beach station near Colac in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brunswick to Colac in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Brunswick and Colac in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 1 tram from the Moreland Rd/Nicholson St #129 station near Brunswick in Melbourne.

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

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

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