How to get from Richmond to Colac by train?

From Richmond to Colac by train

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Burnley Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station 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 31 min.

151min
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Richmond to Colac by train via ALAMEIN and GEELONG

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, take the ALAMEIN train from Burnley Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station 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 36 min.

156min
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
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 - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    125 min
  • 7
    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 160.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 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.

Public transport stations close to Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Burnley St/Swan St #14.

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Burnley Station/Burnley St
  • Chastleton Ave/Grange Rd
  • River St/Alexandra Ave

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 18 Campbell St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • 18 Campbell St
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St
  • Aldi/Hesse St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Richmond to Colac by train via ALAMEIN and GEELONG

To get from Richmond to Colac in Melbourne, take the ALAMEIN train from Burnley Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station 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 36 min.

156min
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
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 - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 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
    125 min
  • 7
    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 151 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Train line ALAMEIN, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Richmond to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross 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 31 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop 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 Southern Cross Railway Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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