There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Tullamarine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
3h 13m$21–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Geelong
4h 36m$8–36Drive 151.4 km
- Drive from Colac to Tullamarinecar 151.4 km
1h 48m$27–39
Colac to Tullamarine by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Tullamarine is to train which costs $21 - $25 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Tullamarine is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Tullamarine. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Footscray Station/Irving St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Tullamarine. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 via Footscray Station/Leeds St #64. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Colac and Tullamarine is 167 km. The road distance is 151.4 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Tullamarine without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $21 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Colac to Tullamarine, including transfers.
Colac to Tullamarine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Tullamarine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Tullamarine is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $21 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $40 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Tullamarine, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Colac Station to Footscray Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Colac Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Footscray Station/Irving St
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Tullamarine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Colac to Tullamarine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Tullamarine is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Colac to Tullamarine.
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