How to get from Stratford to Willaura by bus and train?

From Stratford to Willaura by bus and train

To get from Stratford to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Stratford station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$36.88.

490minA$36.88
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from Stratford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    195 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
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    Ride to bus station
    Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    ID 47814
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stratford to Willaura

The distance between Stratford, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 469.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 490 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford to Willaura 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 Stratford

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford).

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
  • Dawson St/Mcfarlane St (Stratford)

Public transport stations close to Willaura, Melbourne

Willaura is located at Willaura, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura).

Bus stations close to Willaura:

  • Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
  • Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stratford to Willaura?

    The fastest way takes 490 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

  • Is there a direct train between Stratford and Willaura in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stratford to Willaura in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train line goes from Melbourne station near Stratford to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Willaura in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Stratford to Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Stratford and Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stratford to get to Willaura in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from the Melbourne station near Stratford in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stratford and Willaura in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Stratford to Willaura?

    The ride from Stratford to Willaura costs A$36.88.

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