How to get from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac by bus and train?

From Thomson (Geelong) to Colac by bus and train

To get from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac in Melbourne, take the 56 bus from Robertson St/Ormond Rd station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Geelong Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Bus - 56
56
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Robertson St/Ormond Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thomson (Geelong)
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Geelong Station (Via Ocean Grove)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45540
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac by bus and train via 61 and GEELONG

To get from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac in Melbourne, take the 61 bus from Robertson St/Ormond Rd station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Geelong Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Bus - 61
61
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Robertson St/Ormond Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thomson (Geelong)
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45541
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac

The distance between Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 84.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomson (Geelong) 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 Thomson (Geelong)

Thomson (Geelong) is located at Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Boundary Rd/Ormond Rd.

Train stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • South Geelong Railway Station
  • Geelong Railway Station

Bus stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • Boundary Rd/Ormond Rd
  • Ormond Village Shopping Centre/Ormond Rd
  • Geelong Eastern Cemetery/Ormond Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wheal St/Stewart St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Wheal St/Stewart St
  • Hart St/Connor St
  • Telstra Tower/Queen St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac by bus and train via 61 and GEELONG

To get from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac in Melbourne, take the 61 bus from Robertson St/Ormond Rd station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Geelong Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Bus - 61
61
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Robertson St/Ormond Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thomson (Geelong)
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45541
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    63 min
  • 7
    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 Thomson (Geelong) to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 56, Train line GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 61, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thomson (Geelong) and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac in Melbourne?

    The 56 bus line goes from Geelong Station (Via Ocean Grove) station near Thomson (Geelong) to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Geelong Station/Railway Tce station near Colac in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thomson (Geelong) to Colac in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thomson (Geelong) and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thomson (Geelong) to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Geelong Station (Via Ocean Grove) stop near Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thomson (Geelong) and Colac in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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