How to get from Richmond to Colac by train?

From Richmond to Colac by train

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train 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 43 min.

163min
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Richmond to Colac by train and tram

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Burnley Railway Station station to Hawthorn Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 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 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 75
75
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hawthorn Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:HAW
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    26-Hawthorn Railway Station/Burwood Rd
    ID 3008
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Flinders St #1
    ID 21232
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    540 m • 8 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
    120 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 158.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Colac by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Richmond to Colac by train and tram

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Burnley Railway Station station to Hawthorn Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 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 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 75
75
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hawthorn Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:HAW
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    26-Hawthorn Railway Station/Burwood Rd
    ID 3008
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Flinders St #1
    ID 21232
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    540 m • 8 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
    120 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 163 minutes, using Train line GLEN WAVERLEY, Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Tram line 75, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

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

    The GLEN WAVERLEY train line goes from Flinders Street station near Richmond to Flinders Street Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street Railway Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the GLEN WAVERLEY train from the Flinders Street station near Richmond in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street Railway Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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