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 418 bus from Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd station to Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade 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 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus stationBus - 418
418
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd
    ID 22750
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 418418
    Wait for bus
    418
    St Albans Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade
    ID 21136
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Keilor Plains Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:KPL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 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 Burnside to Colac by bus and train via 462, SUNBURY and GEELONG

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 Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd 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
Bus - 462
462
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd
    ID 45514
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WGS
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    East Pakenham Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 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
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Public transport directions from Burnside to Colac

The distance between Burnside, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 169.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 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.

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Alternative route from Burnside to Colac by bus and train via 462, SUNBURY and GEELONG

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 Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd 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
Bus - 462
462
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd
    ID 45514
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WGS
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    East Pakenham Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 418, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 462, Train line SUNBURY, 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 2 hr 44 min.

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

    The 418 bus line goes from Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd station near Burnside to St Albans Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till St Albans Station 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 2 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 418 bus from the Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd 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 St Albans Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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