How to get from Dandenong to Colac by train?

From Dandenong to Colac by train

To get from Dandenong to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong Railway Station station to Town Hall Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The train schedule from Dandenong may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

188min
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Dandenong Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Watergardens Via Metro Tunnel
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 6
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    112 min
  • 8
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Colac

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 184.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Colac by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Dandenong to Colac

To check the train schedule from Dandenong to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dandenong) and destination (Colac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Train line PAKENHAM, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Town Hall Railway Station station near Dandenong to Footscray Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Town Hall Railway Station station near Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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