How to get from Sunshine West to Colac by bus and train?

From Sunshine West to Colac by bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY 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 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Sunshine West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

147min
Bus - 420
420
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunshine West
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 18763
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 15518
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 22240
    210 m • 3 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
    112 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sunshine West to Colac by bus and train via 427, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Sunshine West to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 427 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd station to Ardeer Station/Forrest St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT 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 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Sunshine West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 427
427
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St
    ID 5008
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ARR
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 22240
    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
    112 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 Sunshine West to Colac

The distance between Sunshine West, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 158.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine West to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Sunshine West to Colac

To check the bus and train schedule from Sunshine West to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sunshine West) and destination (Colac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sunshine West to Colac by bus and train via 427, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Sunshine West to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 427 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd station to Ardeer Station/Forrest St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT 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 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Sunshine West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 427
427
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St
    ID 5008
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ARR
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 22240
    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
    112 min
  • 9
    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 Sunshine West to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 420, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunshine West to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 427, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sunshine West and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sunshine West to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 420 bus line goes from Sunshine Station/Dickson St station near Sunshine West to Sunshine Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Sunshine Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunshine West to Colac in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sunshine West and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sunshine West to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the 420 bus from the Sunshine Station/Dickson St stop near Sunshine West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sunshine West and Colac in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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