There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
3h 30m$37–41Drive 157.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colaccar 157.2 km
1h 53m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus Geelong
4h 45m$30–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Colac157.2 km
1h 53m
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Colac Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Colac is 174 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $37 - $41.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $37 - $41. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Colac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Colac Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac.
There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Colac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.