How to get from Essendon to Colac West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Colac West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

400minA$22.38
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 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 Essendon to Colac West

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Colac West, Melbourne is approximately 191.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 400 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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 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 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)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 400 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon 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 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Colac West?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon 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 Essendon to Colac West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Colac West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 40 min.

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

    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 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 Essendon to Colac West?

    The ride from Essendon to Colac West costs A$22.38.

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