How to get from Alma to Colac by bus and train?

From Alma to Colac by bus and train

To get from Alma to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT 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 5 hr 10 min.

310min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alma
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    86 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
    108 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 Alma to Colac

The distance between Alma, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 317.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 310 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alma to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alma

Alma is located at Alma, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd.

Train stations close to Alma:

  • Maryborough Railway Station

Bus stations close to Alma:

  • George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Wheal St/Queen St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St
  • Wheal St/Stewart St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 310 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alma to Colac in Melbourne?

    The BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus line goes from Ballarat station near Alma to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Alma and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from the Ballarat stop near Alma in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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