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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colac to Ararat

Composite routes from Colac to Ararat

Cheapest
2 h 1 min
Car
173 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Barkly
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.54–$17.81
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.83–$10.18
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.89–$10.81
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.95–$10.81

Sandlant Buses

Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/customer-service/operator-contact-details/?utm_source=open_data_click_agency&utm_medium=open_data_agency_click&utm_campaign=open_data_click
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Colac to North
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.00
Train from Colac to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from North Shore to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.90–$59.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel between Colac and Ararat?

The cheapest way to travel between Colac and Ararat is to train and bus which costs $7.66 - $25.54 and takes 6h 9m.

Does this bus route go from Colac to Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus route from Colac to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Does Colac have a direct train connection to Ararat?

No, there is no direct train from Colac to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Colac and arriving at Ararat via North Shore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How long does it take to get to the airport?

The journey to the airport takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How can I travel from Colac to Ararat without a car using public transport?

The best way to get from Colac to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $28.09 - $70.23.

How long does it take to travel from Colac to Ararat, including transfers?

It takes approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes to get from Colac to Ararat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Ararat bus from?

Colac to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Where can I catch the Colac to Ararat train from?

Colac to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac station.

How do you get from Colac to Ararat?

The best way to get from Colac to Ararat is to train which takes 4 hours and 15 minutes and costs $28.09 - $70.23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.68 - $83.00 and takes 6 hours and 16 minutes. There are no good options to fly between Colac to Ararat.

Where does the Colac to Ararat bus arrive?

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

Where does the V/Line Colac to Ararat train arrive at?

V/Line Colac to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore station.

Can you drive from Colac to Ararat?

The driving distance between Colac to Ararat is 174 kilometers. It takes approximately 2 hours and 1 minute to drive from Colac to Ararat.

Where can I find accommodation near Ararat?

There are 25+ hotels available in Ararat. Prices start at $65.86 per night.
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