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

From Sassafras to Colac by bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
    ID 12546
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
    ID 18863
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:UFG
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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

Alternative route from Sassafras to Colac by bus and train via 688, LILYDALE and GEELONG

To get from Sassafras to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd station to Croydon Station/Railway Ave 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 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Bus - 688
688
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sassafras
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon Station (Via Ridge Rd Mt Dandenong)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Ave
    ID 28719
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CDN
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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 Sassafras to Colac

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 200.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras 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 Sassafras

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd.

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey Railway Station

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
  • Hilton Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist 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
  • Wheal St/Queen St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sassafras to Colac by bus and train via 688, LILYDALE and GEELONG

To get from Sassafras to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd station to Croydon Station/Railway Ave 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 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Bus - 688
688
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sassafras
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon Station (Via Ridge Rd Mt Dandenong)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Ave
    ID 28719
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CDN
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 688, Train line BELGRAVE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 688, Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG.

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

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

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

    The 688 bus line goes from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd station near Sassafras to Upper Ferntree Gully Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd stop near Sassafras in Melbourne.

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

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

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