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

From Kalorama to Colac by bus and train

To get from Kalorama to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd station to Croydon Station/Railway Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 26 min.

206min
Bus - 688
688
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kalorama
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon Station (Via Ridge Rd, Montrose Rd)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Ave
    ID 28719
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CDN
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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
    118 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kalorama to Colac by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and GEELONG

To get from Kalorama to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 52 min.

232min
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
    ID 9818
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
    ID 18863
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:UFG
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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
    118 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 Kalorama to Colac

The distance between Kalorama, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 196.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kalorama 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 Kalorama to Colac by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and GEELONG

To get from Kalorama to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 52 min.

232min
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
    ID 9818
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
    ID 18863
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:UFG
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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
    118 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 Kalorama to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 688, Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 688, Train line BELGRAVE, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kalorama 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 26 min.

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

    The 688 bus line goes from Croydon Station (Via Ridge Rd, Montrose Rd) station near Kalorama to Croydon Station/Railway Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Croydon Station/Railway Ave station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Croydon Station (Via Ridge Rd, Montrose Rd) stop near Kalorama in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Croydon Station/Railway Ave station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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