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

From Heathcote to Colac by bus and train

To get from Heathcote to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY bus from Mitchell St/Northern Hwy station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO 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 5 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Heathcote may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

349min
Bus - HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Mitchell St/Northern Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heathcote
  • 2
    Bus - HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEYHEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
    Wait for bus
    HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY
    Bendigo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
    ID 40717
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BGO
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    111 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
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heathcote to Colac

The distance between Heathcote, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 355.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 349 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heathcote 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 Heathcote to Colac

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

    The fastest way takes 349 minutes, using Bus line HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY, Train line BENDIGO, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Heathcote 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 49 min.

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

    The HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY bus line goes from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station near Heathcote to Bendigo Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bendigo Railway Station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Heathcote and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the HEATHCOTE - BENDIGO VIA JUNORTOUN, AXEDALE, KNOWSLEY bus from the Bendigo Station/Railway Pl stop near Heathcote in Melbourne.

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

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

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