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

From Paynesville to Colac by bus and train

To get from Paynesville to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd 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 6 min.

486min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paynesville
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bairnsdale Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 37915
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    120 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
    233 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
    129 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paynesville to Colac by bus and train via 13, TRARALGON and GEELONG

To get from Paynesville to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 13 bus from Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd 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 6 min.

486min
Bus - 13
13
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paynesville
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 37915
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    120 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
    233 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
    129 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 Paynesville to Colac

The distance between Paynesville, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 445.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 486 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paynesville 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 Paynesville

Paynesville is located at Paynesville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is King St/Paynesville Rd.

Bus stations close to Paynesville:

  • King St/Paynesville Rd

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 Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St

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Alternative route from Paynesville to Colac by bus and train via 13, TRARALGON and GEELONG

To get from Paynesville to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 13 bus from Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd 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 6 min.

486min
Bus - 13
13
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Raymond Island Ferry Terminal/Devon Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paynesville
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 37915
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    120 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
    233 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
    129 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 Paynesville to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 486 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line TRARALGON, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 486 minutes, using Bus line 13, Train line TRARALGON, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paynesville 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 6 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Paynesville and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 8 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Bairnsdale Station stop near Paynesville in Melbourne.

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

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

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