How to get from South Yarra to Colac by train?

From South Yarra to Colac by train

To get from South Yarra to Colac in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra 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 34 min.

154min
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from South Yarra Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 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 South Yarra to Colac by train via SANDRINGHAM, SUNBURY and GEELONG

To get from South Yarra to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from South Yarra Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from South Yarra Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    500 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    West Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    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
    117 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 South Yarra to Colac

The distance between South Yarra, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 160.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Yarra 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 South Yarra

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Toorak Rd/Punt Rd.

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Toorak Rd/Punt Rd
  • Shipley St/Punt Rd
  • Tivoli Pl/Punt Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Station/Gellibrand St
  • Wheal St/Queen St
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St

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Alternative route from South Yarra to Colac by train via SANDRINGHAM, SUNBURY and GEELONG

To get from South Yarra to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from South Yarra Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from South Yarra Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    500 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    West Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    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
    117 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 South Yarra to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Yarra to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Train line SANDRINGHAM, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Yarra to Colac in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near South Yarra 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 South Yarra to Colac in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between South Yarra and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop station near South Yarra in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Yarra 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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