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

From Hawthorn to Colac by train and tram

To get from Hawthorn to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 16 tram from Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd #74 station to Luna Park/The Esplanade #138 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 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 5 min.

185min
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Tram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd #74

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd #74
    ID 46882
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Luna Park/The Esplanade #138
    ID 20518
    31 min
  • 4
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 5
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122
    ID 18187
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    280 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hawthorn to Colac by train and tram via 70 and GEELONG

To get from Hawthorn to Colac in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from Glenferrie Rd/Riversdale Rd #32 station to Spencer St/Flinders St #1 station. Next, 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to tram stationTram - 70
70
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Glenferrie Rd/Riversdale Rd #32

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Glenferrie Rd/Riversdale Rd #32
    ID 19302
    930 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Flinders St #1
    ID 21232
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    540 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hawthorn to Colac

The distance between Hawthorn, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 170.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawthorn to Colac by 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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Alternative route from Hawthorn to Colac by train and tram via 70 and GEELONG

To get from Hawthorn to Colac in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from Glenferrie Rd/Riversdale Rd #32 station to Spencer St/Flinders St #1 station. Next, 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to tram stationTram - 70
70
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Glenferrie Rd/Riversdale Rd #32

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Glenferrie Rd/Riversdale Rd #32
    ID 19302
    930 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Flinders St #1
    ID 21232
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    540 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    120 min
  • 7
    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 Hawthorn to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Tram line 16, Tram line 96, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Tram line 70, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The 16 tram line goes from Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd #74 station near Hawthorn to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till Melbourne University station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Hawthorn and Colac in Melbourne by tram and train is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 16 tram from the Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd #74 station near Hawthorn in Melbourne.

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

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

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