How to get from Heidelberg West to Colac by bus and train?

From Heidelberg West to Colac by bus and train

To get from Heidelberg West to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Southern Rd/Oriel Rd station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the GEELONG train from Geelong Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Southern Rd/Oriel Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Rd/Oriel Rd
    ID 396
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40946
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    230 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    48 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
    65 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Heidelberg West to Colac by bus and train via 250, 402 and GEELONG

To get from Heidelberg West to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel 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 42 min.

222min
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St
    ID 657
    35 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
    119 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 Heidelberg West to Colac

The distance between Heidelberg West, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 179.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heidelberg West to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Heidelberg West

Heidelberg West is located at Heidelberg West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Southern Rd/Oriel Rd.

Train stations close to Heidelberg West:

  • Rosanna Railway Station
  • Heidelberg Railway Station

Bus stations close to Heidelberg West:

  • Southern Rd/Oriel Rd
  • Oriel Rd/Southern Rd
  • Malahang Pde/Oriel Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Station/Gellibrand St
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St
  • Colac Specialist School/Wilson St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Heidelberg West to Colac by bus and train via 250, 402 and GEELONG

To get from Heidelberg West to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel 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 42 min.

222min
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne St
    ID 657
    35 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
    119 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 Heidelberg West to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 903, Train line GEELONG, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heidelberg West to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 222 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 402, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg West 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 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Heidelberg West to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Southern Rd/Oriel Rd station near Heidelberg West to Altona Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Altona Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Heidelberg West and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Southern Rd/Oriel Rd stop near Heidelberg West in Melbourne.

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

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

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