What is the cheapest way to get from Colac to Stawell?

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Stawell is to bus which costs $3 - $50 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colac to Stawell?

The fastest way to get from Colac to Stawell is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Stawell?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Stawell Station/Napier St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Stawell?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Stawell Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Colac to Stawell?

The distance between Colac and Stawell is 295 km. The road distance is 195.4 km.

How do I travel from Colac to Stawell without a car?

The best way to get from Colac to Stawell without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Colac to Stawell?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Colac to Stawell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Stawell bus from?

Colac to Stawell bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Where do I catch the Colac to Stawell train from?

Colac to Stawell train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.

Train or bus from Colac to Stawell?

The best way to get from Colac to Stawell is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $50 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Colac to Stawell bus arrive?

Colac to Stawell bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Colac to Stawell train arrive?

Colac to Stawell train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.

Can I drive from Colac to Stawell?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Stawell is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Colac to Stawell.

Where can I stay near Stawell?

There are 125+ hotels available in Stawell.

Colac to Stawell - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Stawell by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to North Shore StationGeelong
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Stawell StationThe Overland
4h 40m
$67–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier St
6h 41m
$3–46
Drive 195.4 km
1. Drive from Colac to Stawell195.4 km
2h 33m
$37–54

Colac to Stawell by train

2Weekly Trains

4h 40mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Stawell, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Colac Station to Stawell Station via North Shore Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Stawell Station/Napier St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 6h 41m.

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