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

From Newington to Colac by bus and train

To get from Newington to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 24 bus from Urquhart St/Drummond St S station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N 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 21 min.

261min
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Urquhart St/Drummond St S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Urquhart St/Drummond St S
    ID 35537
    820 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    200 m • 3 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
    78 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

Alternative route from Newington to Colac by bus and train via 25, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Newington to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 25 bus from Western Oval/Pleasant St S station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N 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 300 min.

300min
Bus - 25
25
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Western Oval/Pleasant St S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newington
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    200 m • 3 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
    78 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 Newington to Colac

The distance between Newington, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 258.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 261 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newington 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 Newington

Newington is located at Newington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Western Oval/Pleasant St S.

Train stations close to Newington:

  • Ballarat Railway Station
  • Wendouree Railway Station

Bus stations close to Newington:

  • Western Oval/Pleasant St S
  • Peter Heinz Centre/Eyre St
  • Eyre St/Drummond St S

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Station/Gellibrand St
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St
  • Colac Specialist School/Wilson St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newington to Colac by bus and train via 25, BALLARAT and GEELONG

To get from Newington to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 25 bus from Western Oval/Pleasant St S station to Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N 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 300 min.

300min
Bus - 25
25
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Western Oval/Pleasant St S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newington
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N
    ID 35278
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    200 m • 3 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
    78 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 Newington to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 261 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 300 minutes, using Bus line 25, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newington 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 21 min.

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

    The 24 bus line goes from Urquhart St/Drummond St S station near Newington to Ballarat Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Newington and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 24 bus from the Urquhart St/Drummond St S stop near Newington in Melbourne.

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

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

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