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

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Stawell in Stawell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

259minA$13.84
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
Walk to Stawell
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 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
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEALOUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Wait for bus
    OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Ouyen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    97 min
  • 9
    Walk to Stawell
    Walk to
    Stawell
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL

To get from Dandenong to Stawell in Stawell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

329minA$18.04
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
Walk to Stawell
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    50 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 - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEALOUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Wait for bus
    OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Ouyen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    26 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 Dandenong to Stawell

The distance between Dandenong, Stawell and Stawell, Stawell is approximately 279.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong 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 Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Stawell and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Stawell, Stawell

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

Train stations close to Stawell:

  • Stawell

Bus stations close to Stawell:

  • Robinson St/Shirreff St (Stawell)
  • Stawell Town Hall/Main St (Stawell)
  • Houston St/Ligar St (Stawell)

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL

To get from Dandenong to Stawell in Stawell, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

329minA$18.04
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
Walk to Stawell
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    50 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 - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEALOUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Wait for bus
    OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Ouyen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    26 min
  • 9
    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 Dandenong to Stawell?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 329 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Stawell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Stawell?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South 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 Dandenong to Stawell by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Stawell in Stawell by train and bus is about 4 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong 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 Dandenong to Stawell?

    The ride from Dandenong to Stawell costs A$13.84.

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