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

From Gardenvale to Colac by bus and train

To get from Gardenvale to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 630 bus from Begonia Rd/Gardenvale Rd station to Ormond Station/North Rd 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 180 min. The bus and train schedule from Gardenvale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

180min
Walk to bus stationBus - 630
630
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Begonia Rd/Gardenvale Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Begonia Rd/Gardenvale Rd
    ID 20439
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 630630
    Wait for bus
    630
    Monash
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ormond Station/North Rd
    ID 6212
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ormond Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:OMD
    40 m • 1 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
    28 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 Gardenvale to Colac by bus and train via 626, FRANKSTON and GEELONG

To get from Gardenvale to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 626 bus from Gardenia Rd/North Rd station to Mckinnon Station/Mckinnon Rd 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 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Gardenvale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

207min
Bus - 626
626
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Gardenia Rd/North Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gardenvale
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Chadstone Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mckinnon Station/Mckinnon Rd
    ID 20577
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mckinnon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCK
    180 m • 3 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
    30 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 Gardenvale to Colac

The distance between Gardenvale, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 173.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gardenvale 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 schedule from Gardenvale to Colac

To check the bus and train schedule from Gardenvale to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gardenvale) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gardenvale to Colac by bus and train via 626, FRANKSTON and GEELONG

To get from Gardenvale to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 626 bus from Gardenia Rd/North Rd station to Mckinnon Station/Mckinnon Rd 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 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Gardenvale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

207min
Bus - 626
626
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Gardenia Rd/North Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gardenvale
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Chadstone Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mckinnon Station/Mckinnon Rd
    ID 20577
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mckinnon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCK
    180 m • 3 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
    30 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 Gardenvale to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 630, Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Bus line 626, Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

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

    The 630 bus line goes from Begonia Rd/Gardenvale Rd station near Gardenvale to Monash station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Monash station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Gardenvale and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the 630 bus from the Begonia Rd/Gardenvale Rd stop near Gardenvale in Melbourne.

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

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

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