How to get from Tailem Bend to Colac by bus and train?

From Tailem Bend to Colac by bus and train

To get from Tailem Bend to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Shell Roadhouse/North Tce station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO 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 12 hr 37 min.

757min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Shell Roadhouse/North Tce

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shell Roadhouse/North Tce
    ID 20811
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bendigo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
    ID 16238
    495 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BGO
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    108 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
    113 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Tailem Bend to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Shell Roadhouse/North Tce station to Information Centre/Western Hwy 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 12 hr 37 min.

757min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Shell Roadhouse/North Tce

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shell Roadhouse/North Tce
    ID 20811
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bendigo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Western Hwy
    ID 17835
    220 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nhill Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NHL
    590 m • 8 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
    349 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
    121 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 Tailem Bend to Colac

The distance between Tailem Bend, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 913.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 757 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tailem Bend 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 Tailem Bend

Tailem Bend is located at Tailem Bend, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Shell Roadhouse/North Tce.

Bus stations close to Tailem Bend:

  • Shell Roadhouse/North Tce

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Specialist School/Wilson St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Specialist School/Wilson St
  • Wheal St/Stewart St
  • Telstra Tower/Queen St

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

To get from Tailem Bend to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Shell Roadhouse/North Tce station to Information Centre/Western Hwy 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 12 hr 37 min.

757min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Shell Roadhouse/North Tce

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shell Roadhouse/North Tce
    ID 20811
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bendigo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Western Hwy
    ID 17835
    220 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nhill Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NHL
    590 m • 8 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
    349 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
    121 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 Tailem Bend to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 757 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BENDIGO, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tailem Bend to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 757 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line THE OVERLAND, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tailem Bend to Colac in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Shell Roadhouse/North Tce station near Tailem Bend to Bendigo Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bendigo Station station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Tailem Bend and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 12 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Shell Roadhouse/North Tce stop near Tailem Bend in Melbourne.

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

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

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