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

From Plenty to Colac by bus and train

To get from Plenty to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd station to Porter St/Williamsons Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 905 bus 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 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 905
905
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd
    ID 2088
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Porter St/Williamsons Rd
    ID 4823
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Williamsons Rd/Porter St
    ID 5529
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    King St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St
    ID 43718
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    760 m • 10 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

Alternative route from Plenty to Colac by bus and train via 901, 906 and GEELONG

To get from Plenty to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd station to Thomas Hardy Dr/Blackburn Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus 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 8 min.

248min
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd
    ID 2088
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Hardy Dr/Blackburn Rd
    ID 4387
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (Spencer/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St
    ID 43718
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    760 m • 10 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
    127 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 Plenty to Colac

The distance between Plenty, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 187.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plenty 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 Plenty

Plenty is located at Plenty, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd.

Train stations close to Plenty:

  • Greensborough Railway Station
  • Diamond Creek Railway Station

Bus stations close to Plenty:

  • Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Sutherland Rd/Yan Yean Rd
  • Yan Yean 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
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Plenty to Colac by bus and train via 901, 906 and GEELONG

To get from Plenty to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd station to Thomas Hardy Dr/Blackburn Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus 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 8 min.

248min
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd
    ID 2088
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Hardy Dr/Blackburn Rd
    ID 4387
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (Spencer/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St
    ID 43718
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    760 m • 10 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
    127 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 Plenty to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 905, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 906, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd station near Plenty to Frankston Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Frankston Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Plenty and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd stop near Plenty in Melbourne.

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

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

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