How to get from Colac to Fawkner by bus and train?

From Colac to Fawkner by bus and train

To get from Colac to Fawkner in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG train from Colac Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the UPFIELD train from Macaulay Railway Station station to Gowrie Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 402
402
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Leaves from Colac Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    112 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Footscray
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    East Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd
    ID 7580
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Macaulay Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MAC
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Gowrie Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Gowrie Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GOW
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Colac to Fawkner by train

To get from Colac to Fawkner in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GEELONG train from Colac Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the UPFIELD train from Flagstaff Railway Station station to Gowrie Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Leaves from Colac Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    122 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FGS
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flagstaff Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FGS
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Gowrie Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Gowrie Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GOW
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colac to Fawkner

The distance between Colac, Melbourne and Fawkner, Melbourne is approximately 171.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colac to Fawkner 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 Colac

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Aldi/Hesse St
  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St

Public transport stations close to Fawkner, Melbourne

Fawkner is located at Fawkner, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Box Forest Rd/Sages Rd.

Train stations close to Fawkner:

  • Merlynston Railway Station
  • Fawkner Railway Station
  • Gowrie Railway Station

Bus stations close to Fawkner:

  • Box Forest Rd/Sages Rd
  • Gowrie Station/Sydney Rd
  • 1324 Sydney Rd

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From Colac to Fawkner by train

To get from Colac to Fawkner in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GEELONG train from Colac Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the UPFIELD train from Flagstaff Railway Station station to Gowrie Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Leaves from Colac Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    122 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FGS
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flagstaff Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FGS
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Gowrie Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Gowrie Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GOW
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colac to Fawkner?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Train line GEELONG, Bus line 402, Train line UPFIELD.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Train line GEELONG, Train line MERNDA, Train line UPFIELD.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

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

    The GEELONG train line goes from Colac Railway Station station near Colac to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Fawkner in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Colac to Fawkner in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Colac and Fawkner in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG train from the Colac Railway Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

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

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