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

By bus and train

To get from Stratford to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Traralgon station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

217minA$8.54
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    131 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stratford to Melbourne

The distance between Stratford, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 222.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford 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 Stratford

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford).

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
  • Dawson St/Mcfarlane St (Stratford)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stratford to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Stratford to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station near Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Stratford and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from the Melbourne stop near Stratford in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Stratford to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The first train from Stratford to Melbourne in Melbourne is Melbourne - Bairnsdale Via Sale & Traralgon. It leaves the Stratford station at 03:31.

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

    The ride from Stratford to Melbourne costs A$8.54.

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