How to get from Richmond to Colac by train and tram?

From Richmond to Colac by train and tram

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from Burnley St/Swan St #14 station to Spencer St/Flinders St #1 station. Next, 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 42 min. The train and tram schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

162min
Walk to tram stationTram - 70
70
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Burnley St/Swan St #14

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Burnley St/Swan St #14
    ID 19294
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Flinders St #1
    ID 21232
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    530 m • 7 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
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Richmond to Colac by train

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BELGRAVE train from Burnley Railway Station station to Degraves St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The train and tram schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

169min
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Burnley Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Watergardens
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 15519
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 22240
    30 m • 1 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
    112 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 Richmond to Colac

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 158.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Colac by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Tram schedule from Richmond to Colac

To check the train and tram schedule from Richmond to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Richmond) and destination (Colac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train and tram schedules.

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From Richmond to Colac by train

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BELGRAVE train from Burnley Railway Station station to Degraves St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The train and tram schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

169min
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Burnley Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Watergardens
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 15519
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 22240
    30 m • 1 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
    112 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 Richmond to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Tram line 70, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Train line BELGRAVE, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The 70 tram line goes from Burnley St/Swan St #14 station near Richmond to Spencer St/Flinders St #1 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Spencer St/Flinders St #1 station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Colac in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 70 tram from the Burnley St/Swan St #14 station near Richmond in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Spencer St/Flinders St #1 station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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