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

From Colac to Research by bus and train

To get from Colac to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG train from Colac Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 579 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Research Shops/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Colac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

211min
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
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
    123 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Eltham Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 21490
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Research Shops/Main Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Research Shops/Main Rd
    ID 7816
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Colac to Research by bus and train via GEELONG, HURSTBRIDGE and 582

To get from Colac to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG train from Colac Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 582 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Park Rd/Beard St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Colac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

237min
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 582
582
Walk to Research
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
    123 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Eltham Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 20799
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Eltham Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Rd/Beard St
    ID 11692
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colac to Research

The distance between Colac, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 193.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colac to Research by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Colac to Research

To check the bus and train schedule from Colac to Research using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Colac) and destination (Research), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Colac to Research by bus and train via GEELONG, HURSTBRIDGE and 582

To get from Colac to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG train from Colac Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 582 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Park Rd/Beard St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Colac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

237min
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 582
582
Walk to Research
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
    123 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Eltham Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 20799
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Eltham Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Rd/Beard St
    ID 11692
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Train line GEELONG, Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

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

    The alternative route takes 237 minutes, using Train line GEELONG, Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 582.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colac to Research 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 Research in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Colac and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

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

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