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 station to Degraves St 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 3 hr 28 min. The train schedule from Thomastown may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

208min
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Thomastown

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
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    112 min
  • 8
    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 172.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 208 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.

Train timetable from Thomastown to Colac

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Train line MERNDA, Train line WERRIBEE, 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 28 min.

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

    The MERNDA train line goes from Degraves St station near Thomastown to Footscray Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray 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 28 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Degraves St 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 Footscray Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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