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

From North Melbourne to Colac by bus and train

To get from North Melbourne to Colac in Melbourne, take the 402 bus from Melrose St/Canning St station to Footscray 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 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Melrose St/Canning St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose St/Canning St
    ID 7456
    670 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    130 m • 2 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
    119 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Melbourne to Colac by train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 59 tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station to Collins St/Elizabeth St #2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 tram 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 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Tram - 109
109
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 17959
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Collins St/Elizabeth St #2
    ID 17876
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Elizabeth St/Collins St #5
    ID 17902
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Collins St #1
    ID 17905
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    360 m • 5 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
    127 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 North Melbourne to Colac

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 152.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne 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 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:

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

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hesse St/Pollack St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Hesse St/Pollack St
  • Gellibrand St/Pollack St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St

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From North Melbourne to Colac by train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 59 tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station to Collins St/Elizabeth St #2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 tram 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 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Tram - 109
109
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 17959
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Collins St/Elizabeth St #2
    ID 17876
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Elizabeth St/Collins St #5
    ID 17902
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Collins St #1
    ID 17905
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    360 m • 5 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
    127 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 North Melbourne to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 402, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Tram line 59, Tram line 109, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

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

    The 402 bus line goes from Melrose St/Canning St station near North Melbourne to Footscray Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between North Melbourne and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 402 bus from the Melrose St/Canning St stop near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

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