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

From Melbourne to Stawell by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Stawell in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. Next, take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

212minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 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
    101 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Stawell

The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Stawell, Melbourne is approximately 247.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne 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 Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 Melbourne to Stawell?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

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

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Southern Cross station near Melbourne to Ballarat station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat station near Stawell in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Stawell in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Southern Cross station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The first train from Melbourne to Stawell in Melbourne is Adelaide. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 18:05.

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

    The ride from Melbourne to Stawell costs A$8.54.

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