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

From Colac West to Research by bus and train

To get from Colac West to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC bus from Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd station to Colac Station/Gellibrand St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Eltham Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Colac West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

389min
Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Research
Leaves from Farrells Rd/Bullock Swamp Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Colac West
  • 2
    Bus - ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULACALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
    Wait for bus
    ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC
    Colac
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colac Station/Gellibrand St
    ID 2627
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    122 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Eltham Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    3.63 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colac West to Research

The distance between Colac West, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 217.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 389 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colac West 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 West to Research

To check the bus and train schedule from Colac West to Research using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Colac West) 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 389 minutes, using Bus line ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC, Train line GEELONG, Train line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Colac West to Research in Melbourne?

    The ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC bus line goes from Colac station near Colac West to Colac Station/Gellibrand St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Colac Station/Gellibrand St station near Research in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Colac West and Research in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the ALVIE - COLAC VIA CORAGULAC bus from the Colac stop near Colac West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Colac West and Research in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Colac Station/Gellibrand St station, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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