What is the cheapest way to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Colac Otway and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac Otway station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Colac Otway and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Colac Otway station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Colac Otway to Melbourne?

The distance between Colac Otway and Melbourne is 164 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.

How do I travel from Colac Otway to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $40 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac Otway to Melbourne bus from?

Colac Otway to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Where do I catch the Colac Otway to Melbourne train from?

Colac Otway to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.

Train or bus from Colac Otway to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Colac Otway to Melbourne bus arrive?

Colac Otway to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.

Where does the Colac Otway to Melbourne train arrive?

Colac Otway to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Colac Otway to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac Otway to Melbourne is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Colac Otway to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Colac Otway to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Colac Otway to Melbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
2h 15m
$41–50
Drive 160.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Colac Otway to Melbournecar 160.9 km
2h
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
3h 42m
$33–68

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Distance: 164.4 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Colac Otway, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colac Otway to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Colac Station/Gellibrand St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 3h 42m.

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