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

From Tongala to Colac by bus and train

To get from Tongala to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Mangan St/Henderson Rd station to Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SEYMOUR 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 5 hr 49 min.

349min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - SEYMOUR
SEYMOUR
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Mangan St/Henderson Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tongala
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Murchison East Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd
    ID 17156
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Murchison East Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MST
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SEYMOURSEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SEYMOUR
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    120 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

Alternative route from Tongala to Colac by bus and train via COACH, BENDIGO and GEELONG

To get from Tongala to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Mangan St/Henderson Rd station to Echuca 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 8 hr 41 min.

521min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Mangan St/Henderson Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mangan St/Henderson Rd
    ID 15121
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Moama (Nsw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Echuca
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Echuca Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ECH
    100 m • 2 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
    189 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
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Public transport directions from Tongala to Colac

The distance between Tongala, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 379.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 349 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tongala 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 Tongala

Tongala is located at Tongala, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mangan St/Henderson Rd.

Bus stations close to Tongala:

  • Mangan St/Henderson Rd

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
  • Hart St/Connor St

Alternative route from Tongala to Colac by bus and train via COACH, BENDIGO and GEELONG

To get from Tongala to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COACH bus from Mangan St/Henderson Rd station to Echuca 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 8 hr 41 min.

521min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Mangan St/Henderson Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mangan St/Henderson Rd
    ID 15121
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Moama (Nsw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Echuca
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Echuca Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ECH
    100 m • 2 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
    189 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 349 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line SEYMOUR, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 521 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BENDIGO, Train line GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tongala 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 49 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Murchison East Station station near Tongala to Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Tongala and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Murchison East Station stop near Tongala in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.