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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Stawell is to bus via Ararat which costs $8 - $40 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Stawell is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Stawell?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Stawell Station/Napier St via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Stawell?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Stawell Station via Southern Cross Station and North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Essendon to Stawell?

The distance between Essendon and Stawell is 291 km. The road distance is 224.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Stawell without a car is to train via Geelong which takes 4h 48m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Essendon to Stawell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Stawell bus from?

Essendon to Stawell bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Stawell train from?

Essendon to Stawell train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Essendon to Stawell?

The best way to get from Essendon to Stawell is to train via Geelong which takes 4h 48m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Ararat, which costs $8 - $40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Essendon to Stawell bus arrive?

Essendon to Stawell bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat Station/High St.

Where does the Essendon to Stawell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Stawell?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Stawell is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Essendon to Stawell.

Where can I stay near Stawell?

There are 127+ hotels available in Stawell.

Essendon to Stawell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Stawell by train, bus, or car

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Train via Geelong
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
4h 48m
$74–148
Bus via Ararat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Ararat Station/High Stbus Ballarat
5h 15m
$9–40
Drive 224.2 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Stawellcar 224.2 km
2h 35m
$42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
5h 8m
$71–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Stawellbus Adelaide
5h 22m
$101–105

Essendon to Stawell by train

2Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Stawell Station via Southern Cross Station and North Shore Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Ararat Station/High St once a week. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 2h 14m.

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