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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Stawell is to bus via Ararat which costs $4 - $35 and takes 3h 52m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Stawell?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Stawell. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Stawell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Stawell Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Stawell?

The distance between Melbourne and Stawell is 234 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Stawell without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $95 - $99.

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

The bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Stawell bus from?

Melbourne to Stawell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Stawell train from?

Melbourne to Stawell train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Stawell?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Stawell is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $95 - $99. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Melbourne to Stawell bus arrive?

Melbourne to Stawell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Stawell station.

Where does the Melbourne to Stawell train arrive?

Melbourne to Stawell train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Stawell Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Stawell?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Stawell is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Melbourne to Stawell.

Where can I stay near Stawell?

There are 133+ hotels available in Stawell.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawellbus Adelaide
3h 50m
$95–99
Bus via Ararat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ararat Station/High Stbus Ballarat
3h 52m
$4–33
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
3h 53m
$65–160
Drive 229.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Stawellcar 229.2 km
2h 40m
$42–60
Train via Geelong
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 19m
$67–139

Melbourne to Stawell by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 50mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Stawell.

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Distance: 233.9 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station twice a week. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 3h 53m.

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