How to get from Fairfield to Colac by bus and train?

Fairfield to Colac - Bus Timetable

The 251 bus from Fairfield to Colac runs from 06:50 to 20:54, with departures every 15-25 min. The journey takes about 3 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Fairfield to Colac by bus and train

To get from Fairfield to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Clarke St/Victoria Rd station to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus 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 11 min. The bus and train schedule from Fairfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

191min
Walk to bus stationBus - 251
251
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Clarke St/Victoria Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clarke St/Victoria Rd
    ID 680
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Little Collins St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St
    ID 657
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathdowne St/Grattan St
    ID 7467
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St
    ID 47666
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    70 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
    112 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fairfield to Colac

The distance between Fairfield, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 162.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield 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 timetable from Fairfield to Colac

To check the bus and train timetable from Fairfield to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fairfield) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 402, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fairfield to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 251 bus line goes from Clarke St/Victoria Rd station near Fairfield to Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 251 bus from the Clarke St/Victoria Rd stop near Fairfield in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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