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How to get fromMelbourne Airport to Colacby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne Airport to Colac by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain train Geelong
    3h 30m
    $37–41

  2. Drive 156.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport to Colaccar car 156.3 km
    1h 53m
    $28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus bus Geelong
    4h 48m
    $30–58

Melbourne Airport to Colac by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport, VIC, 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 T4 Skybus/Service Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 48m.

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