How to get from North Melbourne to Colac by bus, train and tram?

From North Melbourne to Colac by bus, train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 59 tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 404 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 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 404
404
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20
    ID 19595
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32
    ID 19608
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 18776
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Footscray Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    16 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
    117 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Melbourne to Colac by train

To get from North Melbourne to Colac in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Arden Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Arden Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arden Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ARN
    1.71 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Watergardens
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    30 m • 1 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
    117 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 North Melbourne to Colac

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 156.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne to Colac by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to North Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20.

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • 24-Mooltan St/Mt Alexander Rd
  • Melrose St/Canning St
  • Boundary Rd/Canning St

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Gellibrand St/Pollack St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St

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From North Melbourne to Colac by train

To get from North Melbourne to Colac in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Arden Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Arden Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arden Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ARN
    1.71 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Watergardens
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    30 m • 1 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
    117 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 North Melbourne to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Tram line 59, Bus line 404, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

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

    The 59 tram line goes from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station near North Melbourne to Airport West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Airport West station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between North Melbourne and Colac in Melbourne by tram, bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 59 tram from the Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

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