How to get from Caroline Springs to Colac by bus and train?

From Caroline Springs to Colac by bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 418 bus from Commercial Rd/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 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Caroline Springs may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

158min
Bus - 418
418
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Caroline Springs
  • 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
    14 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 Caroline Springs to Colac by bus and train via 460, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Caroline Springs to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 460 bus from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd 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 2 hr 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Caroline Springs may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

175min
Walk to bus stationBus - 460
460
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd
    ID 22662
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd
    ID 51389
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caroline Springs Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:RVH
    170 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
    20 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
    112 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caroline Springs to Colac

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 168.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Caroline Springs to Colac

To check the bus and train schedule from Caroline Springs to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Caroline Springs) and destination (Colac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Caroline Springs to Colac by bus and train via 460, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Caroline Springs to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 460 bus from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd 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 2 hr 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Caroline Springs may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

175min
Walk to bus stationBus - 460
460
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd
    ID 22662
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd
    ID 51389
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caroline Springs Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:RVH
    170 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
    20 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
    112 min
  • 9
    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 Caroline Springs to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 418, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caroline Springs to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 460, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Caroline Springs 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 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Caroline Springs to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 418 bus line goes from St Albans Station station near Caroline Springs to Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 418 bus from the St Albans Station stop near Caroline Springs in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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