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

From Smythesdale to Colac by bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard 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 5 hr 11 min.

311min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy
    ID 17773
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 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 Smythesdale to Colac

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 274.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 311 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 Smythesdale

Smythesdale is located at Smythesdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Loader St/Glenelg Hwy.

Bus stations close to Smythesdale:

  • Loader St/Glenelg Hwy

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
  • Gellibrand St/Pollack St
  • Hesse St/Pollack St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smythesdale to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 311 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 11 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy station near Smythesdale 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 Smythesdale to Colac in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Loader St/Glenelg Hwy stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

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

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