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

From St Kilda East to Colac by train

To get from St Kilda East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava Railway Station station to South Yarra Railway Station 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 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Balaclava Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BCV
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SYR
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Yarra Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SYR
    110 m • 2 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
    12 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
    125 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St Kilda East to Colac by train via SANDRINGHAM, WERRIBEE and GEELONG

To get from St Kilda East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE 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 16 min.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Balaclava Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BCV
    630 m • 9 min
  • 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
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 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
    220 m • 5 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 St Kilda East to Colac

The distance between St Kilda East, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 164.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda East 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 St Kilda East

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hotham St/Balaclava Rd #40.

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St
  • The Avenue/Hotham St

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
  • Aldi/Hesse St

Related Routes

Alternative route from St Kilda East to Colac by train via SANDRINGHAM, WERRIBEE and GEELONG

To get from St Kilda East to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE 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 16 min.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Balaclava Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BCV
    630 m • 9 min
  • 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
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 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
    220 m • 5 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 St Kilda East to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Train line SANDRINGHAM, Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Kilda East to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Train line SANDRINGHAM, Train line WERRIBEE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

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

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from Balaclava Railway Station station near St Kilda East to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between St Kilda East and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the Balaclava Railway Station station near St Kilda East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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