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

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Stawell in Stawell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally 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 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

199minA$12.74
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Stawell
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    148 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Stawell
    Walk to
    Stawell
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Stawell

The distance between Melbourne Central, Stawell and Stawell, Stawell is approximately 238.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Stawell by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stawell – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Stawell and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

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

Public transport stations close to Stawell, Stawell

Stawell is located at Stawell, Stawell and the nearest public transport station is Sloane St/St George St (Stawell).

Train stations close to Stawell:

  • Stawell

Bus stations close to Stawell:

  • Sloane St/St George St (Stawell)
  • Stawell Town Hall/Main St (Stawell)
  • Stawell Bowling Club/Napier St (Stawell)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Stawell?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Stawell in Stawell.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Stawell in Stawell by train and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Stawell in Stawell.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne Central to Stawell?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Stawell costs A$12.74.

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