How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell in Melbourne, 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

196minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 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 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Stawell, Melbourne is approximately 238.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Stawell in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Stawell in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Stawell in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Stawell in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Stawell in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Stawell in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell costs A$12.74.

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