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

The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Essendon is to bus via Ballarat which costs $8 - $40 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stawell to Essendon is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Stawell and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Stawell to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Stawell and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Canterbury St/Station Rd and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Stawell and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Stawell station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Ararat Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Stawell to Essendon?

The distance between Stawell and Essendon is 243 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Stawell to Essendon without a car is to train via Ararat Station which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Stawell to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stawell to Essendon bus from?

Stawell to Essendon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Stawell station.

Where do I catch the Stawell to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Stawell to Essendon?

The best way to get from Stawell to Essendon is to train via Ararat Station which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $101 - $105 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Stawell to Essendon bus arrive?

Stawell to Essendon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.

Where does the Stawell to Essendon train arrive?

Stawell to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Stawell to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Stawell to Essendon is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Stawell to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5144+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Stawell to Essendon 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 via Ararat Station
best
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 23m
$43–193
Bus via Ballarat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Sunshine Station/City Plbus Ballarat
5h 54m
$9–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stawell to Deer Parkbus Melbourne
4h 33m
$101–105
Drive 224.3 km
1. Drive from Stawell to Essendoncar 224.3 km
2h 33m
$40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
4h 50m
$75–163

Stawell to Essendon by train

2Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stawell to Essendon.

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Distance: 243.3 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

V/Line operates a train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Stawell to Deer Park once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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