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

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 and arriving at Colac Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Richmond to Colac?

The distance between Richmond and Colac is 158 km. The road distance is 152 km.

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

The best way to get from Richmond to Colac without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $14 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Richmond to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Colac bus from?

Richmond to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Colac train from?

Richmond to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Richmond to Colac?

The best way to get from Richmond to Colac is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $40 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Richmond to Colac bus arrive?

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

Where does the Richmond to Colac train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Richmond to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Colac is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Richmond to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

Richmond to Colac - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
3h 24m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus Geelong
4h 49m
$8–37
Drive 152 km
1. Drive from Richmond to Colaccar 152 km
1h 51m
$28–40

Richmond to Colac by tram and train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.7 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Richmond, 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 Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 49m.

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