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 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 16 tram from Hotham St/Balaclava Rd #40 station to Luna Park/The Esplanade #138 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram 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 5 min.

185min
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Tram - 96
96
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 - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Luna Park/The Esplanade #138
    ID 20518
    9 min
  • 4
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 5
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122
    ID 18187
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    280 m • 4 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
    127 min
  • 9
    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 and tram via 3, LILYDALE and GEELONG

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 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 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to tram stationTram - 3
3
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 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
    127 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 162.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 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.

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 Wheal St/Queen St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Wheal St/Queen St
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St

Related Routes

Alternative route from St Kilda East to Colac by train and tram via 3, LILYDALE and GEELONG

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 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 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to tram stationTram - 3
3
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 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
    127 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 185 minutes, using Tram line 16, Tram line 96, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Tram line 3, Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The 16 tram line goes from Hotham St/Balaclava Rd #40 station near St Kilda East to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till Melbourne University 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 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 16 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 Melbourne University station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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