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

From Watergardens to Stawell by bus and train

To get from Watergardens to Stawell in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Sunshine 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

191minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    14 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
    135 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 Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watergardens to Stawell by bus and train via 460, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from Watergardens to Stawell in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 460 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

196minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 460
460
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caroline Springs
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    124 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 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 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 Watergardens to Stawell

The distance between Watergardens, Melbourne and Stawell, Melbourne is approximately 235.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watergardens 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 Watergardens

Watergardens is located at Watergardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Booth Way/Bond Dr (Taylors Lakes).

Train stations close to Watergardens:

  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Watergardens:

  • Booth Way/Bond Dr (Taylors Lakes)
  • Kings Rd/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)
  • Mccubbin Dr/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Watergardens to Stawell by bus and train via 460, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from Watergardens to Stawell in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 460 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

196minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 460
460
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caroline Springs
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    124 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 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 Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 460, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Watergardens and Stawell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Watergardens to Stawell?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Watergardens in Sydenham to Sunshine station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Sunshine station near Stawell in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Watergardens in Sydenham and Stawell in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Watergardens in Sydenham.

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

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

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

    The ride from Watergardens to Stawell costs A$15.82.

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