How to get from Yarra Glen to Colac by bus and train?

From Yarra Glen to Colac by bus and train

To get from Yarra Glen to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 685 bus from Herbert St/Melba Hwy station to Lilydale Station/West William St 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 3 hr 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Yarra Glen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

238min
Walk to bus stationBus - 685
685
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Herbert St/Melba Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herbert St/Melba Hwy
    ID 22099
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Lilydale Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St
    ID 28195
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:LIL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    220 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
    120 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Yarra Glen to Colac

The distance between Yarra Glen, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 207.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Yarra Glen 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 timetable from Yarra Glen to Colac

To check the bus and train timetable from Yarra Glen to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Yarra Glen) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Yarra Glen to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 685, Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Yarra Glen and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Yarra Glen to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 685 bus line goes from Herbert St/Melba Hwy station near Yarra Glen to Lilydale Station/West William St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lilydale Station/West William St station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Yarra Glen and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Yarra Glen to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the 685 bus from the Herbert St/Melba Hwy stop near Yarra Glen in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lilydale Station/West William St station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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