How to get from Spotswood to Colac by train?

From Spotswood to Colac by train

To get from Spotswood to Colac in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Spotswood Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The train schedule from Spotswood may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

131min
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Spotswood Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Spotswood
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    200 m • 3 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
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Spotswood to Colac by bus and train

To get from Spotswood to Colac in Melbourne, take the 472 bus from Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd station to Hopkins St/Leeds St station. Next, 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 4 min. The train schedule from Spotswood may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

184min
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd
    ID 6031
    470 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St
    ID 40399
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    320 m • 5 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
    112 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 Spotswood to Colac

The distance between Spotswood, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 151.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spotswood to Colac by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Spotswood to Colac

To check the train schedule from Spotswood to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Spotswood) and destination (Colac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Spotswood to Colac by bus and train

To get from Spotswood to Colac in Melbourne, take the 472 bus from Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd station to Hopkins St/Leeds St station. Next, 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 4 min. The train schedule from Spotswood may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

184min
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd
    ID 6031
    470 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St
    ID 40399
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    320 m • 5 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
    112 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 Spotswood to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Train line WERRIBEE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 472, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Spotswood and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Flinders Street station near Spotswood in Melbourne.

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

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

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