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

From Macarthur to Colac by bus and train

To get from Macarthur to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COACH bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd station to Hamilton Station/Station St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the GEELONG train from Warrnambool Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min.

295min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Ararat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Station/Station St
    ID 17753
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Warrnambool Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Station/Merri St
    ID 17733
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WBL
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    77 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 Macarthur to Colac

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 254.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur 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 Macarthur

Macarthur is located at Macarthur, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd.

Bus stations close to Macarthur:

  • Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd

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
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Ararat Station station near Macarthur to Hamilton Station/Station St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hamilton Station/Station St station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Macarthur and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ararat Station stop near Macarthur in Melbourne.

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

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

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