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How to get from Essendon to Colac by train?
From Essendon to Colac by train
To get from Essendon to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
148minA$8.54
CRAIGIEBURN
WERRIBEE
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Essendon
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationEssendon - 2
CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCity (Flinders Street) - 3
Ride to train stationNorth Melbourne11 min - 4WERRIBEEWait for trainWERRIBEEWerribee
- 5Ride to train stationFootscray6 min
- 6WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWait for trainWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWarrnambool
- 7Ride to train stationColac115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Essendon to Colac by train via CRAIGIEBURN, SUNBURY and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
To get from Essendon to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
168minA$8.54
CRAIGIEBURN
SUNBURY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Essendon
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationEssendon
- 2CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationNorth Melbourne11 min
- 4SUNBURYWait for trainSUNBURYSunbury
- 5Ride to train stationFootscray4 min
- 6WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWait for trainWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWarrnambool
- 7Ride to train stationColac115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Essendon to Colac
The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 166.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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 Essendon
Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).
Bus stations close to Essendon:
- Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
- Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
- Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
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)
Related Routes
- Melbourne to Colac
- Melbourne Airport to Colac
- Parkroyal Melbourne Airport to Colac
- Hoppers Crossing to Colac
- North Richmond to Colac
- Westall to Colac
- Geelong to Colac
- Essendon to Altona North
- Essendon to Armadale
- Essendon to Balnarring Beach
- Essendon to Boronia
- Essendon to Box Hill
- Essendon to Broadmeadows
- Essendon to Caulfield
- Essendon to Clyde
- Essendon to Derrimut
- Essendon to Docklands
- Essendon to Doncaster
- Essendon to Fairfield
- Essendon to Flinders
Alternative route from Essendon to Colac by train via CRAIGIEBURN, SUNBURY and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
To get from Essendon to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
168minA$8.54
CRAIGIEBURN
SUNBURY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Essendon
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationEssendon
- 2CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationNorth Melbourne11 min
- 4SUNBURYWait for trainSUNBURYSunbury
- 5Ride to train stationFootscray4 min
- 6WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWait for trainWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWarrnambool
- 7Ride to train stationColac115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Colac?
The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.
What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Colac?
The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.
Is there a direct train between Essendon and Colac?
No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.
Which train line goes from Essendon to Colac?
The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near Colac in Melbourne.
How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Colac by train?
The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 28 min.
Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Colac?
Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Colac?
Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.
How much is the train fare from Essendon to Colac?
The ride from Essendon to Colac costs A$8.54.
