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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Stawell in Stawell, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally 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 4 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

268minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Stawell
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    101 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stawell
    Walk to
    Stawell
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Stawell in Stawell, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 43-Murray Rd/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally 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 4 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

271minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Stawell
Leaves from 43-Murray Rd/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    43-Murray Rd/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4481
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    101 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stawell
    Walk to
    Stawell
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Stawell

The distance between Preston, Stawell and Stawell, Stawell is approximately 262.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 268 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston 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 Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Stawell and the nearest public transport station is Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Bell

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Cramer St/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Murray Rd (Preston)

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)

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Stawell in Stawell, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 43-Murray Rd/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally 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 4 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

271minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Stawell
Leaves from 43-Murray Rd/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    43-Murray Rd/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4481
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    101 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stawell
    Walk to
    Stawell
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 268 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 271 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stawell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston to Stawell?

    The 903 bus line goes from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station near Preston in Preston to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Altona station near Stawell in Stawell.

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

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Stawell in Stawell by bus and train is about 4 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) stop near Preston in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Preston and Stawell?

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Stawell in Stawell.

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

    The ride from Preston to Stawell costs A$12.74.

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