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How to get fromArarat to Colacby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ararat to Colac by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to North Shore Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain train Geelong
    5h 2m
    $71–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus bus
    6h 8m
    $3–129

  3. Drive 165.9 km

    1. Drive from Ararat to Colaccar car 165.9 km
    2h 9m
    $30–43

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barkly St/Ingor St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Colac Stationtrain train Geelong
    6h 14m
    $12–37

Ararat to Colac by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ararat Station to Colac Station via North Shore Station and Geelong Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ararat to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 8m.

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