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

From Melton South to Colac by bus and train

To get from Melton South to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 457 bus from Richard Rd/Coburns Rd station to Northcott St/Exford 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 38 min.

218min
Bus - 457
457
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Richard Rd/Coburns Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melton South
  • 2
    Bus - 457457
    Wait for bus
    457
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northcott St/Exford Rd
    ID 6586
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MEL
    580 m • 8 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
    31 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
    117 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melton South to Colac by bus and train via 453, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Melton South to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 453 bus from Richard Rd/Coburns Rd station to Melton Station/Staughton St 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 48 min.

228min
Bus - 453
453
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Richard Rd/Coburns Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melton South
  • 2
    Bus - 453453
    Wait for bus
    453
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St
    ID 27577
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MEL
    480 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
    31 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
    117 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melton South to Colac

The distance between Melton South, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 182.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton South 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 Melton South

Melton South is located at Melton South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Richard Rd/Coburns Rd.

Train stations close to Melton South:

  • Melton Railway Station

Bus stations close to Melton South:

  • Richard Rd/Coburns Rd
  • Joy St/Coburns Rd
  • Campaspe Cres/Black Dog Dr

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 29 Gravesend St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • 29 Gravesend St
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St

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Alternative route from Melton South to Colac by bus and train via 453, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Melton South to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 453 bus from Richard Rd/Coburns Rd station to Melton Station/Staughton St 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 48 min.

228min
Bus - 453
453
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Richard Rd/Coburns Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melton South
  • 2
    Bus - 453453
    Wait for bus
    453
    Melton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St
    ID 27577
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melton Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MEL
    480 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
    31 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
    117 min
  • 9
    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 South to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 457, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 453, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melton South 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 38 min.

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

    The 457 bus line goes from Melton Station station near Melton South to Northcott St/Exford Rd station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Northcott St/Exford Rd station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melton South and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 457 bus from the Melton Station stop near Melton South in Melbourne.

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

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

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