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

From Elwood to Colac by train and tram

To get from Elwood to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 67 tram from Scott St/Brighton Rd #40 station to City Square/Swanston St #11 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 53 min.

173min
Walk to tram stationTram - 67
67
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Scott St/Brighton Rd #40

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Scott St/Brighton Rd #40
    ID 18368
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    City Square/Swanston St #11
    ID 19686
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Watergardens
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 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

From Elwood to Colac by train

To get from Elwood to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Ripponlea Railway Station station to South Yarra Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Ripponlea Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ripponlea Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:RIP
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SYR
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Yarra Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SYR
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 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 Elwood to Colac

The distance between Elwood, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 162.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood 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 Elwood

Elwood is located at Elwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Scott St/Brighton Rd #40.

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Glen Eira Rd/Brighton Rd
  • Ripponlea Station/Glen Eira Rd
  • Hotham Gr/Hotham St

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Hart St/Connor St
  • Wheal St/Queen St

From Elwood to Colac by train

To get from Elwood to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Ripponlea Railway Station station to South Yarra Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Ripponlea Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ripponlea Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:RIP
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SYR
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Yarra Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SYR
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 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 Elwood to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Tram line 67, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Train line SANDRINGHAM, Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

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

    The 67 tram line goes from Scott St/Brighton Rd #40 station near Elwood to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne University station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elwood and Colac in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 67 tram from the Scott St/Brighton Rd #40 station near Elwood in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne University station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.