How to get from Colwood to Qualicum by bus?

From Colwood to Qualicum by bus

To get from Colwood to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51X bus from Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Walk to bus stationBus - 51X
51X
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum
Leaves from Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E
    ID 101241
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 51X51X
    Wait for bus
    51X
    UVic - Mckenzie Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101055
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp
    ID 101046
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    120 min
  • 7
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum
    Walk to
    Qualicum
    320 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Colwood to Qualicum by bus via 95, TOFINO BUS and VI CONNECTOR

To get from Colwood to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 95 bus from Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus stationBus - 95
95
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum
Leaves from Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E
    ID 101241
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Blink - to Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101055
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp
    ID 101046
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    120 min
  • 7
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum
    Walk to
    Qualicum
    320 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Colwood to Qualicum

The distance between Colwood, Southwest British Columbia and Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia is approximately 177.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colwood to Qualicum by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest British Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Colwood

Colwood is located at Colwood, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay F.

Bus stations close to Colwood:

  • Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay F
  • Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E
  • Colwood Exch Bay D

Public transit stations close to Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia

Qualicum is located at Qualicum, Southwest British Columbia and the nearest public transit station is Island Hwy W at Fisheries Rd.

Bus stations close to Qualicum:

  • Island Hwy W at Fisheries Rd
  • Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
  • Salish Way at River Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Colwood to Qualicum by bus via 95, TOFINO BUS and VI CONNECTOR

To get from Colwood to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 95 bus from Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E station to Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TOFINO BUS bus and finally take the VI CONNECTOR bus from Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay) station to Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus stationBus - 95
95
Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
Walk to Qualicum
Leaves from Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E
    ID 101241
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Blink - to Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trans-Canada Hwy at Helmcken
    ID 101055
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helmcken at Hwy 1 S/B Ramp
    ID 101046
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - TOFINO BUSTOFINO BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOFINO BUS
    Victoria to Nanaimo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nanaimo - Bus Depot (Departure Bay)
    120 min
  • 7
    Bus - VI CONNECTORVI CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    VI CONNECTOR
    Nanaimo to Campbell River
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Qualicum Beach - Hwy 19a at Horne Lake Road
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Qualicum
    Walk to
    Qualicum
    320 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colwood to Qualicum?

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 51X, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colwood to Qualicum?

    The alternative route takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 95, Bus line TOFINO BUS, Bus line VI CONNECTOR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Colwood and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Colwood to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    The 51X bus line goes from Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E station near Colwood to UVic - Mckenzie Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till UVic - Mckenzie Express station near Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colwood to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Colwood and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia by bus is about 3 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Colwood to get to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get on the 51X bus from the Colwood Exch (Island Hwy) Bay E stop near Colwood in Southwest British Columbia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Colwood and Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the UVic - Mckenzie Express stop, which is closest to Qualicum in Southwest British Columbia.

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