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

From Guildford to Colac by bus and train

To get from Guildford to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy station to Castlemaine 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 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy
    ID 17147
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Castlemaine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    12 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
    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
    121 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Guildford to Colac by bus and train via COACH and GEELONG

To get from Guildford to Colac in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Geelong Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 38 min.

338min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy
    ID 17146
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    229 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Guildford to Colac

The distance between Guildford, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 279.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Guildford to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Guildford

Guildford is located at Guildford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy.

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St
  • Aldi/Hesse St
  • Wheal St/Queen St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Guildford to Colac by bus and train via COACH and GEELONG

To get from Guildford to Colac in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Geelong Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 38 min.

338min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy
    ID 17146
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    229 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    67 min
  • 7
    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 Guildford to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BENDIGO, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 338 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Guildford 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 52 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy station near Guildford to Castlemaine Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Guildford and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy stop near Guildford in Melbourne.

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

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

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