What is the cheapest way to get from Colac to Maldon?

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Maldon is to train which costs $19 - $29 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colac to Maldon?

The fastest way to get from Colac to Maldon is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Maldon?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Maldon. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Maldon Post Office/High St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Maldon?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Maldon station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Colac to Maldon?

The distance between Colac and Maldon is 286 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.

How do I travel from Colac to Maldon without a car?

The best way to get from Colac to Maldon without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $19 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Colac to Maldon?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Colac to Maldon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Maldon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colac to Maldon train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Maldon?

The best way to get from Colac to Maldon is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $19 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $45 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Colac to Maldon bus arrive?

Colac to Maldon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Colac to Maldon train arrive?

Colac to Maldon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Colac to Maldon?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Maldon is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Colac to Maldon.

Where can I stay near Maldon?

There are 64+ hotels available in Maldon.

Colac to Maldon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
5h 9m
$19–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Maldon Post Office/High Stbus
6h 8m
$3–44
Drive 180.9 km
1. Drive from Colac to Maldoncar 180.9 km
2h 32m
$33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
7h 8m
$12–35

Colac to Maldon by train and bus

23Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Colac Station to Maldon Post Office/High St via Footscray Station, Castlemaine Station, and Castlemaine in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Maldon Post Office/High St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 6h 8m.

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