How to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

192minA$12.74
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Alternative route by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

192minA$12.74
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell

The distance between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Stawell, Melbourne is approximately 237.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 13-Federation Square/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 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St (Southbank)
  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders 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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

192minA$12.74
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 13-Federation Square/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 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Stawell in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Stawell in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Stawell in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell?

    The ride from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Stawell costs A$12.74.

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