There are 4 ways to get from Colac to Grampians National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus Coach
5h 35m$11–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwybus
7h 1m$4–48Train
- Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
6h 4m$69–152Drive 211.6 km
- Drive from Colac to Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centrecar 211.6 km
2h 40m$38–55
Colac to Grampians National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Grampians National Park is to train and bus which costs $10 - $35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Grampians National Park is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Grampians National Park. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Grampians National Park station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Stawell Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Colac and Grampians National Park is 322 km. The road distance is 211.6 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Grampians National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $10 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Colac to Grampians National Park, including transfers.
Colac to Grampians National Park bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Grampians National Park train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Grampians National Park is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $50 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Grampians National Park, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Colac Station to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy via North Shore Station, Stawell Station, Stawell Station/Napier St, and Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Colac Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from North Shore Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $60–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–120
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Information Centre/Grampians Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Grampians National Park bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Colac to Grampians National Park train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Grampians National Park is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Colac to Grampians National Park.
There are 124+ hotels available in Grampians National Park.









