There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) 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 157.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station)car 157.6 km
1h 54m$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 Colac (Station)157.6 km
1h 54m
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) 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) 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 (Station) is 174 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) 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 (Station), including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) 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 (Station), 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
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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 Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Colac (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Colac Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station) is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colac (Station).
There are 21+ hotels available in Colac (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Colac (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.