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How to get from Croydon to Colac by train?

From Croydon to Colac by train

To get from Croydon to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station 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 16 min.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Croydon Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CDN
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 m • 2 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
    11 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
    117 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Croydon to Colac by train via LILYDALE, GLEN WAVERLEY and GEELONG

To get from Croydon to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY 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 16 min.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Croydon Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CDN
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    125 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 Croydon to Colac

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 185 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Colac by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Main St/Devon St.

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Ringwood East Railway Station
  • Croydon Railway Station
  • Mooroolbark Railway Station

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Main St/Devon St
  • Croydon Station/Railway Ave
  • Civic Sq/Mt Dandenong Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Wheal St/Stewart St
  • Wheal St/Queen St
  • Hesse St/Pollack St

Alternative route from Croydon to Colac by train via LILYDALE, GLEN WAVERLEY and GEELONG

To get from Croydon to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY 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 16 min.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Croydon Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CDN
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    125 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 Croydon to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Train line GLEN WAVERLEY, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Colac in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Croydon Railway Station station near Croydon to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street station near Colac in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Colac in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Croydon and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Croydon Railway Station station near Croydon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Colac in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.