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

From Orbost to Colac by bus and train

To get from Orbost to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON 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 8 hr 11 min. The bus and train schedule from Orbost may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colac on the Moovit app.

491min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Nicholson St/Wolseley St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orbost
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bairnsdale Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 46442
    107 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    236 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
    120 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 Orbost to Colac

The distance between Orbost, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 530.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 491 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orbost 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 Orbost to Colac

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

    The fastest way takes 491 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line TRARALGON, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 11 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station near Orbost to Bairnsdale Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bairnsdale Railway Station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Orbost and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 8 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St stop near Orbost in Melbourne.

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

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

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