There are 3 ways to get from Stawell to Geelong by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stawell Station to North Shore Stationtrain The Overland
3h 28m$66–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
4h 12m$3–31Drive 208.9 km
- Drive from Stawell to Geelongcar 208.9 km
2h 36m$38–54
Stawell to Geelong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Geelong is to bus which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Stawell to Geelong is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stawell station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station/Napier St and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Stawell station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Geelong Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Stawell and Geelong is 214 km. The road distance is 208.9 km.
The best way to get from Stawell to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Stawell to Geelong, including transfers.
Stawell to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Stawell Station/Napier St.
Stawell to Geelong train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.
The best way to get from Stawell to Geelong is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Stawell, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Stawell Station to North Shore Station twice a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 12m.
Train from Stawell Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $60–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–120
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Stawell to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Stawell to Geelong train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stawell to Geelong is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Stawell to Geelong.
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