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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:
$36.96–$50.00

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.17–$15.22
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.71–$8.70
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.76–$9.24
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.82–$9.24

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:
$4.46–$5.98
Train from Colac to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52

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:
$19.57–$51.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colac to Ararat (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Ararat (Station) is to train and bus which costs $6.52 - $21.74 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colac to Ararat (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Colac to Ararat (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21.74 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Ararat (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Ararat (Station). However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Ararat via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Ararat (Station)?

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

How far is it from Colac to Ararat (Station)?

The distance between Colac and Ararat (Station) is 265 km. The road distance is 174 km.

How do I travel from Colac to Ararat (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Colac to Ararat (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $23.91 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Colac to Ararat (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Colac to Ararat (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Ararat (Station) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colac to Ararat (Station) train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Ararat (Station)?

The best way to get from Colac to Ararat (Station) is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $23.91 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.28 - $70.65 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Colac to Ararat (Station) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colac to Ararat (Station) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colac to Ararat (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Ararat (Station) is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Colac to Ararat (Station).

Where can I stay near Ararat (Station)?

There are 25+ hotels available in Ararat (Station). Prices start at $56.07 per night.
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