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 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 Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Cardigan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

250min
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
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray 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 263.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 250 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Cardigan to Colac

To check the bus and train timetable from Cardigan to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cardigan) 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 Cardigan to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 250 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 10 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 2 train lines 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 10 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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