How to get from St Kilda East to Colac by train and tram?

From St Kilda East to Colac by train and tram

To get from St Kilda East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3 tram from Hotham St/Balaclava Rd #40 station to Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The train and tram schedule from St Kilda East may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

178min
Walk to tram stationTram - 3
3
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Hotham St/Balaclava Rd #40

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Hotham St/Balaclava Rd #40
    ID 20647
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 33
    Wait for tram
    3
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19685
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    117 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Kilda East to Colac

The distance between St Kilda East, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 161.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda East to Colac by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Tram timetable from St Kilda East to Colac

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Kilda East to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Tram line 3, Train line WERRIBEE, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct tram between St Kilda East and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which tram line goes from St Kilda East to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 3 tram line goes from Hotham St/Balaclava Rd #40 station near St Kilda East to Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station near Colac in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Kilda East to Colac in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between St Kilda East and Colac in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near St Kilda East to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3 tram from the Hotham St/Balaclava Rd #40 station near St Kilda East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between St Kilda East and Colac in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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