How to get from Caulfield to Colac by train?

By train

To get from Caulfield to Colac in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

155minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 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 FRANKSTON, WERRIBEE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Caulfield to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Caulfield station to Flinders Street 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    13 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 Caulfield to Colac

The distance between Caulfield, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 174.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield 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 Caulfield

Caulfield is located at Caulfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East).

Bus stations close to Caulfield:

  • Eskdale Rd/Kambrook Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Waverley Rd/Burke Rd (Malvern East)
  • Payne St/Kambrook Rd (Caulfield North)

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

Alternative route by train via FRANKSTON, WERRIBEE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Caulfield to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Caulfield station to Flinders Street 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    13 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 Caulfield to Colac?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct train between Caulfield and Colac?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caulfield to Colac?

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

    The total travel time between Caulfield in Caulfield East and Colac in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Caulfield in Caulfield East.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Caulfield 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 Caulfield to Colac?

    The ride from Caulfield to Colac costs A$8.54.

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