There are 3 ways to get from St Albans to Colac by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
3h 13m$14–18Bus
cheapest- 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 27m$8–36Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from St Albans to Colaccar 145.9 km
1h 49m$27–38
St Albans to Colac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Colac is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from St Albans to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from St Albans station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station/City Pl and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from St Albans station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Keilor Plains Station and arriving at Colac Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between St Albans and Colac is 162 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from St Albans to Colac without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $14 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from St Albans to Colac, including transfers.
St Albans to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.
St Albans to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.
The best way to get from St Albans to Colac is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $40 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between St Albans, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Keilor Plains Station to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Sunshine Station, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Footscray Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
St Albans to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
St Albans to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Colac Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Albans to Colac is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from St Albans to Colac.
There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.







