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 one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 10 bus from Insignia Bvd/Sturt St station to Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd 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 27 min.

267min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Insignia Bvd/Sturt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Insignia Bvd/Sturt St
    ID 46583
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd
    ID 45779
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WED
    30 m • 1 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
    84 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
    114 min
  • 9
    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 Ballarat Station 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 9 min.

309min
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
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49020
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    330 m • 5 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
    78 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
    114 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 262.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 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.

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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 Ballarat Station 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 9 min.

309min
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
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49020
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    330 m • 5 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
    78 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
    114 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 267 minutes, using Bus line 10, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 309 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 one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

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

    The 10 bus line goes from Insignia Bvd/Sturt St station near Cardigan to Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree) 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 27 min.

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

    Get on the 10 bus from the Insignia Bvd/Sturt St 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 (Via Wendouree) station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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