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How to get from Melbourne Central to Colac by train?

From Melbourne Central to Colac by train

To get from Melbourne Central to Colac in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

139minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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 from Melbourne Central to Colac by train via SUNBURY and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Melbourne Central to Colac in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central 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$8.54.

167minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    15 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
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Colac

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 162.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 from Melbourne Central to Colac by train via SUNBURY and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Melbourne Central to Colac in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central 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$8.54.

167minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    15 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Colac?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Colac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Colac in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Central to Colac in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Colac in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Colac in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Colac?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Colac costs A$8.54.

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