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

From Melton to Colac by bus and train

To get from Melton to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 458 bus from Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St station to Mcdonald St/Station Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train 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 2 min. The bus and train schedule from Melton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

182min
Bus - 458
458
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melton
  • 2
    Bus - 458458
    Wait for bus
    458
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdonald St/Station Rd
    ID 6588
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MEL
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    33 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
    112 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melton to Colac by bus and train via 456, SUNBURY and GEELONG

To get from Melton to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 456 bus from Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St station to Albion Station/Sydney St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train 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 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Melton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

189min
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St
    ID 6651
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St
    ID 1698
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ALB
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 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
    112 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 Melton to Colac

The distance between Melton, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 185.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton 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 Melton to Colac

To check the bus and train schedule from Melton to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melton) 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 Melton to Colac by bus and train via 456, SUNBURY and GEELONG

To get from Melton to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 456 bus from Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St station to Albion Station/Sydney St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train 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 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Melton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

189min
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St
    ID 6651
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St
    ID 1698
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ALB
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 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
    112 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 Melton to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 458, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 456, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melton 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 2 min.

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

    The 458 bus line goes from Melton Station station near Melton to Mcdonald St/Station Rd station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mcdonald St/Station Rd station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melton and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 458 bus from the Melton Station stop near Melton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mcdonald St/Station Rd station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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