How to get from Patterson Lakes to Colac by bus and train?

From Patterson Lakes to Colac by bus and train

To get from Patterson Lakes to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 857 bus from Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd station to Dandenong Station/Foster St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Walk to bus stationBus - 857
857
CRANBOURNE
GEELONG
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd
    ID 2424
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 857857
    Wait for bus
    857
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St
    ID 19822
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Dandenong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DNG
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    undefined - CRANBOURNEGEELONG
    Wait for
    CRANBOURNE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 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
    125 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Patterson Lakes to Colac by , bus and train

To get from Patterson Lakes to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 857 bus from Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd station to Dandenong Station/Foster St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 6 hr 39 min.

399min
Walk to bus stationBus - 857
857
PAKENHAM
GEELONG
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd
    ID 2424
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 857857
    Wait for bus
    857
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St
    ID 19822
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Dandenong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DNG
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    undefined - PAKENHAMGEELONG
    Wait for
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 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
    125 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 Patterson Lakes to Colac

The distance between Patterson Lakes, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 203.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes

Patterson Lakes is located at Patterson Lakes, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Parkway/Wells Rd.

Train stations close to Patterson Lakes:

  • Bonbeach Railway Station
  • Chelsea Railway Station
  • Carrum Railway Station

Bus stations close to Patterson Lakes:

  • The Parkway/Wells Rd
  • Fielding Dr/Wells Rd
  • Lynne St/Wells Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Central Reserve/Gravesend St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Central Reserve/Gravesend St
  • 29 Gravesend St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St

Related Routes

From Patterson Lakes to Colac by , bus and train

To get from Patterson Lakes to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 857 bus from Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd station to Dandenong Station/Foster St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 6 hr 39 min.

399min
Walk to bus stationBus - 857
857
PAKENHAM
GEELONG
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd
    ID 2424
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 857857
    Wait for bus
    857
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St
    ID 19822
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Dandenong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DNG
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    undefined - PAKENHAMGEELONG
    Wait for
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 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
    125 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 Patterson Lakes to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line 857, , Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Patterson Lakes to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 399 minutes, using Bus line 857, , Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Patterson Lakes to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 857 bus line goes from Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd station near Patterson Lakes to Dandenong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dandenong Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Patterson Lakes and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 857 bus from the Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd stop near Patterson Lakes in Melbourne.

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

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

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