How to get from Burnside to Colac by bus and train?

From Burnside to Colac by bus and train

To get from Burnside to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 462 bus from Caroline Springs Square Sc/Main St station to Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT 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 20 min.

200min
Bus - 462
462
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Caroline Springs Square Sc/Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burnside
  • 2
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd
    ID 27854
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caroline Springs Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:RVH
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    18 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
    117 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Burnside to Colac by bus and train via 215, 223 and GEELONG

To get from Burnside to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Caroline Springs Square Sc/Main St station to Highpoint Sc/Rosamond Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 223 bus 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 35 min.

215min
Bus - 215
215
Bus - 223
223
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Caroline Springs Square Sc/Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burnside
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Highpoint Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highpoint Sc/Rosamond Rd
    ID 18476
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highpoint Sc/Rosamond Rd
    ID 18475
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    Yarraville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 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
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Public transport directions from Burnside to Colac

The distance between Burnside, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 170.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burnside 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 Burnside

Burnside is located at Burnside, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd.

Train stations close to Burnside:

  • Caroline Springs Railway Station

Bus stations close to Burnside:

  • Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd
  • Lake St/Commercial Rd
  • The Crossing/Caroline Springs Bvd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Station/Gellibrand St
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Burnside to Colac by bus and train via 215, 223 and GEELONG

To get from Burnside to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Caroline Springs Square Sc/Main St station to Highpoint Sc/Rosamond Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 223 bus 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 35 min.

215min
Bus - 215
215
Bus - 223
223
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Caroline Springs Square Sc/Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burnside
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Highpoint Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highpoint Sc/Rosamond Rd
    ID 18476
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highpoint Sc/Rosamond Rd
    ID 18475
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    Yarraville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burnside to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 462, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line 223, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Burnside to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 462 bus line goes from Caroline Springs Station station near Burnside to Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Burnside and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 462 bus from the Caroline Springs Station stop near Burnside in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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