How to get from Watsonia to Colac by train?

From Watsonia to Colac by train

To get from Watsonia to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia Station station to Degraves 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 57 min. The train schedule from Watsonia may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

177min
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Watsonia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 15519
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID 22240
    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
    112 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Watsonia to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia Station station to Degraves St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA 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 57 min. The train schedule from Watsonia may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

177min
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Watsonia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda 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
    220 m • 3 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
    120 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 Watsonia to Colac

The distance between Watsonia, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 173.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia to Colac by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Watsonia to Colac

To check the train schedule from Watsonia to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Watsonia) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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

To get from Watsonia to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia Station station to Degraves St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA 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 57 min. The train schedule from Watsonia may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

177min
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Watsonia Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda 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
    220 m • 3 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
    120 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 Watsonia to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Train line SUNBURY, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Train line MERNDA, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Flinders Street station near Watsonia to Degraves St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Degraves St station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Watsonia and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Flinders Street station near Watsonia in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Degraves St station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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