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

The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Essendon is to bus and train which costs $13 - $35 and takes 4h 13m.

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 - $65.

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 27m.

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 North Shore Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Stawell to Essendon?

The distance between Stawell and Essendon is 291 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 Geelong which takes 4h 9m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.

Train or bus from Stawell to Essendon?

The best way to get from Stawell to Essendon is to train via Geelong which takes 4h 9m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $104 and takes 4h 27m.

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 Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at North Shore 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 5084+ 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

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Train via Geelong
best
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to North Shore StationThe Overland
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
4h 9m
$73–146
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine StationBallarat
4h 13m
$14–31
Drive 224.3 km
1. Drive from Stawell to Essendon224.3 km
2h 33m
$43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
4h 25m
$75–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stawell to Deer ParkMelbourne
4h 27m
$100–104

Stawell to Essendon by train

2Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stawell to Essendon.

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Distance: 291.3 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Stawell Station to Essendon Station via North Shore Station and Southern Cross Station in around 4h 9m. 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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