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

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Stawell in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ararat station. Next, take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

177minA$8.54
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    140 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Stawell

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Stawell, Melbourne is approximately 230.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Stawell 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 Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Footscray.

Train stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Donald St/Moore St (Footscray)
  • Whitehall St/Hopkins St (Footscray)
  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Stawell, Melbourne

Stawell is located at Stawell, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stawell Railway Station (Stawell).

Train stations close to Stawell:

  • Stawell

Bus stations close to Stawell:

  • Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
  • Stawell Gift Hall Of Fame/Main St (Stawell)
  • Robinson St/Shirreff St (Stawell)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Stawell in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Stawell in Melbourne?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Footscray to Ararat station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ararat station near Stawell in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Stawell in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ararat station near Footscray in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Footscray and Stawell in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Ararat stop, which is closest to Stawell in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Stawell?

    The ride from Footscray to Stawell costs A$8.54.

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