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

From Fairfield to Colac by bus, train and tram

To get from Fairfield to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 567 bus from Fairfield Station/Wingrove St station to High St/Mitchell St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 tram 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 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus stationBus - 567
567
Tram - 86
86
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Fairfield Station/Wingrove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfield Station/Wingrove St
    ID 1277
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 567567
    Wait for bus
    567
    Northcote
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High St/Mitchell St
    ID 1036
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Mitchell St/High St #32
    ID 6113
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Bourke St #1
    ID 17848
    34 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
    120 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

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
    640 m • 9 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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 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
    110 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 163.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield to Colac by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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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 Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

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
    640 m • 9 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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 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
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 567, Tram line 86, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route 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 one bus line, one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

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

    The 567 bus line goes from Fairfield Station/Wingrove St station near Fairfield to Northcote station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till Northcote station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield and Colac in Melbourne by bus, tram and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 567 bus from the Fairfield Station/Wingrove St 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 Northcote station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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