How to get from Mount Helen to Colac by bus and train?

From Mount Helen to Colac by bus and train

To get from Mount Helen to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd station to Sovereign Hill/Main Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the GEELONG train from Geelong Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Mount Helen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

207min
Bus - 21
21
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Helen
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ballarat Station (Via Federation University)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sovereign Hill/Main Rd
    ID 35476
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sovereign Hill/Main Rd
    ID 35426
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mount Helen to Colac by bus and train via 21, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Mount Helen to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 21 bus from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd station to Ballarat Station 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 4 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Mount Helen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

245min
Bus - 21
21
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Helen
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ballarat Station (Via Federation University)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49020
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    240 m • 4 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
    77 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
    117 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 Mount Helen to Colac

The distance between Mount Helen, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 172.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Helen 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 Mount Helen to Colac

To check the bus and train schedule from Mount Helen to Colac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mount Helen) 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 Mount Helen to Colac by bus and train via 21, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Mount Helen to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 21 bus from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd station to Ballarat Station 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 4 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Mount Helen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

245min
Bus - 21
21
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Helen
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ballarat Station (Via Federation University)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49020
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    240 m • 4 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
    77 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
    117 min
  • 9
    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 Mount Helen to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Helen to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Helen to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 21 bus line goes from Ballarat Station (Via Federation University) station near Mount Helen to Sovereign Hill/Main Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sovereign Hill/Main Rd station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Mount Helen and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Ballarat Station (Via Federation University) stop near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sovereign Hill/Main Rd station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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