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

From Cardigan to Colac by bus and train

To get from Cardigan to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the GEELONG train from Geelong Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd
    ID 42300
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    100 m • 2 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
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cardigan to Colac by bus and train via 26, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Cardigan to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 26 bus from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N 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 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd
    ID 42300
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    200 m • 3 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
    77 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
    117 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 Cardigan to Colac

The distance between Cardigan, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 177.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardigan 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 Cardigan

Cardigan is located at Cardigan, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Insignia Bvd/Sturt St.

Train stations close to Cardigan:

  • Wendouree Railway Station

Bus stations close to Cardigan:

  • Insignia Bvd/Sturt St
  • Ningana St/Sturt St
  • Kallioota St/Sturt St

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Wheal St/Stewart St
  • Hart St/Connor St
  • Wheal St/Queen St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cardigan to Colac by bus and train via 26, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Cardigan to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 26 bus from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N 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 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd
    ID 42300
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    200 m • 3 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
    77 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
    117 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 Cardigan to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 26, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

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

    The 26 bus line goes from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd station near Cardigan to Ballarat Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ballarat Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cardigan and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 26 bus from the Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd stop near Cardigan in Melbourne.

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

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

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