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How to get from Box Hill to Colac by train?

By train

To get from Box Hill to Colac in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Southern Cross station to Colac station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

167minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station Colac
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    124 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via LILYDALE, SUNBURY and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Box Hill to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to Colac station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

177minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station Colac
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Box Hill to Colac

The distance between Box Hill, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 177.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill to Colac by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Box Hill

Box Hill is located at Box Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill).

Bus stations close to Box Hill:

  • Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
  • Box Hill Central/Maroondah Hwy (Box Hill)
  • Station St/Rutland Rd (Box Hill)

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Railway Station (Colac).

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station (Colac)
  • Colac Hospital/Miller St (Colac)
  • Aldi/Hesse St (Colac)

Alternative route by train via LILYDALE, SUNBURY and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Box Hill to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to Colac station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

177minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station Colac
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Box Hill to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Box Hill to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct train between Box Hill and Colac?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Box Hill to Colac?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Box Hill in Box Hill to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Colac in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Box Hill to Colac by train?

    The total travel time between Box Hill in Box Hill and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Box Hill to get to Colac?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Box Hill in Box Hill.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Box Hill and Colac?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Box Hill to Colac?

    The ride from Box Hill to Colac costs A$13.84.

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