How to get from Great Western to Colac by bus and train?

From Great Western to Colac by bus and train

To get from Great Western to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy station to Ararat Railway Station/High St 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 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Great Western may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

327min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cubitt St/Western Hwy
    ID 17802
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Ararat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station/High St
    ID 17799
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ART
    20 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
    145 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
    109 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Great Western to Colac by bus and train via COACH, THE OVERLAND and GEELONG

To get from Great Western to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Cuibitt St/Western Hwy station to Stawell Station/Napier St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THE OVERLAND train and finally take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Great Western may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

619min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Cuibitt St/Western Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy
    ID 17801
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Station/Napier St
    ID 17803
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    235 min
  • 6
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    117 min
  • 8
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Colac

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 363.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 327 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western 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 Great Western to Colac

To check the bus and train schedule from Great Western to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Great Western) 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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Alternative route from Great Western to Colac by bus and train via COACH, THE OVERLAND and GEELONG

To get from Great Western to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Cuibitt St/Western Hwy station to Stawell Station/Napier St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THE OVERLAND train and finally take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Great Western may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

619min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Cuibitt St/Western Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy
    ID 17801
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Station/Napier St
    ID 17803
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    235 min
  • 6
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    117 min
  • 8
    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 Great Western to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 327 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Great Western to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 619 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line THE OVERLAND, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Colac in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Cubitt St/Western Hwy station near Great Western to Ararat Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Great Western and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Cubitt St/Western Hwy stop near Great Western in Melbourne.

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

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

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