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

From Murtoa to Colac by bus and train

To get from Murtoa to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Mcdonald St/Marma St 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 6 hr 36 min.

396min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Mcdonald St/Marma St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdonald St/Marma St
    ID 17809
    70 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
    91 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 Murtoa to Colac by bus and train via COACH, THE OVERLAND and GEELONG

To get from Murtoa to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Mcdonald St/Marma St station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd 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 9 hr 14 min.

554min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Mcdonald St/Marma St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdonald St/Marma St
    ID 48039
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
    ID 17831
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dimboola Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DIM
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    316 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 Murtoa to Colac

The distance between Murtoa, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 447.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 396 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Murtoa to Colac by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

To get from Murtoa to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Mcdonald St/Marma St station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd 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 9 hr 14 min.

554min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Mcdonald St/Marma St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdonald St/Marma St
    ID 48039
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
    ID 17831
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dimboola Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DIM
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    316 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 Murtoa to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 396 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 554 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line THE OVERLAND, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 36 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Mcdonald St/Marma St station near Murtoa 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 Murtoa to Colac in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Murtoa and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Mcdonald St/Marma St stop near Murtoa in Melbourne.

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

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

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