How to get from Dandenong to Colac by train?

From Dandenong to Colac by train

To get from Dandenong to Colac in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station 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
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 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
    127 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dandenong to Colac by train via CRANBOURNE and GEELONG

To get from Dandenong to Colac in Melbourne, take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station 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 30 min.

210min
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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 - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 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
    127 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Dandenong to Colac

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 186.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 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.

Public transport stations close to Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman Railway Station
  • Noble Park Railway Station

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St
  • Station St/Cheltenham 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
  • Colac Specialist School/Wilson St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dandenong to Colac by train via CRANBOURNE and GEELONG

To get from Dandenong to Colac in Melbourne, take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station 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 30 min.

210min
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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 - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 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
    127 min
  • 7
    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 Dandenong to Colac?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Train line CRANBOURNE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Dandenong to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross Railway 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 10 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop 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 Southern Cross Railway Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

Popular Routes