How to get from Frankston South to Colac by bus and train?

From Frankston South to Colac by bus and train

To get from Frankston South to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 781 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St 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 3 hr 33 min.

213min
Walk to bus stationBus - 781
781
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy
    ID 11332
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St
    ID 21209
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FKN
    350 m • 5 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
    69 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

Alternative route from Frankston South to Colac by bus and train via 788, FRANKSTON and GEELONG

To get from Frankston South to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St 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 3 hr 42 min.

222min
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy
    ID 11332
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St
    ID 21214
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FKN
    270 m • 4 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
    69 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
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Public transport directions from Frankston South to Colac

The distance between Frankston South, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 201.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frankston South to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Frankston South to Colac by bus and train via 788, FRANKSTON and GEELONG

To get from Frankston South to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St 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 3 hr 42 min.

222min
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy
    ID 11332
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St
    ID 21214
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FKN
    270 m • 4 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
    69 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Frankston South to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 781, Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Frankston South to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 222 minutes, using Bus line 788, Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Frankston South to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 781 bus line goes from Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy station near Frankston South to Frankston Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Frankston South and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 781 bus from the Beachside Car Park/Nepean Hwy stop near Frankston South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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