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

From Castlemaine to Colac by bus and train

To get from Castlemaine to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO 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 32 min.

272min
Bus - 4
4
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castlemaine
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St
    ID 35588
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    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
    114 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Castlemaine to Colac by train

To get from Castlemaine to Colac in Melbourne, take the BENDIGO train from Castlemaine Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, 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 30 min.

270min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Castlemaine Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    750 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    114 min
  • 6
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castlemaine to Colac

The distance between Castlemaine, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 268.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castlemaine 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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From Castlemaine to Colac by train

To get from Castlemaine to Colac in Melbourne, take the BENDIGO train from Castlemaine Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, 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 30 min.

270min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Castlemaine Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    750 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    114 min
  • 6
    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 Castlemaine to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line BENDIGO, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine 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 32 min.

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

    The 4 bus line goes from Castlemaine station near Castlemaine to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Castlemaine and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Castlemaine stop near Castlemaine in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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