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

From Stawell to Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Stawell to Melbourne 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 SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

202minA$13.84
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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
    Footscray
    142 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Stawell to Melbourne by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and PAKENHAM

To get from Stawell to Melbourne 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 PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

204minA$13.84
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stawell to Melbourne

The distance between Stawell, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 239.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stawell to Melbourne 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 Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Stawell to Melbourne by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and PAKENHAM

To get from Stawell to Melbourne 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 PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

204minA$13.84
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stawell to Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Stawell and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Stawell to Melbourne costs A$13.84.

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