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

From Burwood to Colac by train and tram

To get from Burwood to Colac in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61 station to Spencer St/Flinders St #1 station. Next, 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 10 min.

190min
Walk to tram stationTram - 70
70
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61
    ID 19421
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Flinders St #1
    ID 21232
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    540 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Burwood to Colac by bus and train

To get from Burwood to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 732 bus from Riversdale Rd/Station St station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 24 min.

204min
Walk to bus stationBus - 732
732
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Riversdale Rd/Station St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riversdale Rd/Station St
    ID 8672
    910 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Box Hill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
    ID 19643
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BOX
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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 Burwood to Colac

The distance between Burwood, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 168 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burwood 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 Burwood

Burwood is located at Burwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wattle Park/Elgar Rd.

Bus stations close to Burwood:

  • Wattle Park/Elgar Rd
  • Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd
  • Byron St/Elgar Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wheal St/Queen St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Wheal St/Queen St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St
  • Aldi/Hesse St

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From Burwood to Colac by bus and train

To get from Burwood to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 732 bus from Riversdale Rd/Station St station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 24 min.

204min
Walk to bus stationBus - 732
732
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Riversdale Rd/Station St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riversdale Rd/Station St
    ID 8672
    910 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Box Hill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
    ID 19643
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BOX
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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 Burwood to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Tram line 70, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line 732, Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

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

    The 70 tram line goes from Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61 station near Burwood to Waterfront City Docklands station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Waterfront City Docklands station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Burwood and Colac in Melbourne by tram and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 70 tram from the Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61 station near Burwood in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Waterfront City Docklands station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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