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

From Rye to Colac by bus and train

To get from Rye to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd
    ID 12685
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St
    ID 21214
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FKN
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    70 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
    121 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 Rye to Colac

The distance between Rye, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 243 km, which can typically be travelled in 321 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rye 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 Rye

Rye is located at Rye, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd.

Bus stations close to Rye:

  • Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd
  • Weir St/Point Nepean Rd
  • Rye Foreshore Reserve/Point Nepean Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hart St/Connor St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Hart St/Connor St
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St
  • Wheal St/Queen St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rye to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 321 minutes, using Bus line 788, Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 21 min.

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

    The 788 bus line goes from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd station near Rye to Frankston Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Rye and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 788 bus from the Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd stop near Rye in Melbourne.

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

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

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