How to get from Stawell to Geelong by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Stawell to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Deer Park station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

233minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stawell
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    129 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stawell to Geelong

The distance between Stawell, Melbourne and Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 282.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stawell to Geelong by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Stawell

Stawell is located at Stawell, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stawell Gift Hall Of Fame/Main St (Stawell).

Bus stations close to Stawell:

  • Stawell Gift Hall Of Fame/Main St (Stawell)
  • Frayne St/Barnes St (Stawell)
  • Stone St/Seaby St (Stawell)

Public transport stations close to Geelong, Melbourne

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)
  • Yarra St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stawell to Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stawell and Geelong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stawell to Geelong in Melbourne?

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Stawell to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Geelong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Stawell to Geelong in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Stawell and Geelong in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stawell to get to Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Stawell in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stawell and Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station, which is closest to Geelong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Stawell to Geelong?

    The ride from Stawell to Geelong costs A$15.82.

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