There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Ballarat
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier Stbus Coach
4h 11m$53–69Drive 225.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawellcar 225.9 km
2h 36m$40–58Train via Geelong
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
4h 48m$96–170Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Stawell225.9 km
2h 36mTrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
5h 5m$93–188Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawellbus Adelaide
5h 22m$123–127
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Stawell Station/Napier St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Stawell Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Stawell is 235 km. The road distance is 225.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell without a car is to bus via Ballarat which takes 4h 11m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunshine Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell is to bus via Ballarat which takes 4h 11m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train via Geelong, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Stawell, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Stawell Station/Napier St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Stawell Station via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station, and North Shore Station in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from North Shore Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $60–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–120
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $65–80
- Red Standard Everyday
- $80–95
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $110–140
- Red Premium Everyday
- $130–160
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Stawell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Stawell station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stawell.
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