How to get from Thomastown to Colac by train?

From Thomastown to Colac by train

To get from Thomastown to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY 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 32 min.

212min
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Thomastown Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    30 m • 1 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
    119 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thomastown to Colac by train via MERNDA, HURSTBRIDGE and GEELONG

To get from Thomastown to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE 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 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Thomastown Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 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
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Colac

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 172.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown 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 Thomastown

Thomastown is located at Thomastown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Thomastown Station/High St.

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Lalor Railway Station
  • Ruthven Railway Station
  • Epping Railway Station

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St
  • Thomastown Station/Station St
  • Beech St/Alexander Ave

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Telstra Tower/Queen St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Telstra Tower/Queen St
  • Hart St/Connor St
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St

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Alternative route from Thomastown to Colac by train via MERNDA, HURSTBRIDGE and GEELONG

To get from Thomastown to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE 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 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Thomastown Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thomastown to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Train line MERNDA, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Train line MERNDA, Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Flinders Street station near Thomastown in Melbourne.

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

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

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