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

From Dunkeld to Colac by bus and train

To get from Dunkeld to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy 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 Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Dunkeld may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

400min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dunkeld
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    115 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 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 Dunkeld to Colac

The distance between Dunkeld, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 403.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 400 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunkeld 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 schedule from Dunkeld to Colac

To check the bus and train schedule from Dunkeld to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dunkeld) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 400 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 40 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Dunkeld to Ballarat Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Dunkeld and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop near Dunkeld in Melbourne.

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

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

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