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How to get from Box Hill to Colac West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Box Hill to Colac West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC bus from Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St (Colac) station to Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

392minA$22.38
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
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
    Southern Cross
    23 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
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    132 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St (Colac)
    ID 36605
    440 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULACALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
    Wait for bus
    ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
    Alvie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion)
    Ride to bus station
    Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion)
    ID 36606
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC

To get from Box Hill to Colac West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC bus from Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St (Colac) station to Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

404minA$22.38
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
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
    23 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
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    132 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St (Colac)
    ID 36605
    440 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULACALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
    Wait for bus
    ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
    Alvie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion)
    Ride to bus station
    Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion)
    ID 36606
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Box Hill to Colac West

The distance between Box Hill, Melbourne and Colac West, Melbourne is approximately 195.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 392 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill to Colac West 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 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 West, Melbourne

Colac West is located at Colac West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion).

Bus stations close to Colac West:

  • Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion)

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC

To get from Box Hill to Colac West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC bus from Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St (Colac) station to Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

404minA$22.38
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
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
    23 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
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    132 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St (Colac)
    ID 36605
    440 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULACALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
    Wait for bus
    ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
    Alvie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion)
    Ride to bus station
    Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd (Warrion)
    ID 36606
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 392 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC.

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

    The alternative route takes 404 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Box Hill to Colac West?

    The LILYDALE 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 and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Colac West in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Box Hill in Box Hill and Colac West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE 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 West?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Box Hill to Colac West?

    The ride from Box Hill to Colac West costs A$22.38.

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