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

The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Melbourne is to bus via Ararat Station/High St which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 29m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Stawell and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stawell and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Stawell and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stawell Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Stawell to Melbourne?

The distance between Stawell and Melbourne is 233 km. The road distance is 229.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Stawell to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $95 - $99.

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

The bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminal takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Stawell to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stawell to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Stawell to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Stawell to Melbourne is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $95 - $99. Alternatively, you can train via Ararat Station, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Stawell to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stawell to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stawell to Melbourne?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Stawell to Melbourne?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
3h 35m
$95–99
Bus via Ararat Station/High St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ararat Station/High St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Ballarat
4h 29m
$2–33
Train via Ararat Station
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 52m
$37–187
Drive 229.1 km
1. Drive from Stawell to Melbournecar 229.1 km
2h 40m
$42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
4h 19m
$65–160

Stawell to Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 233.4 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Firefly Express operates a bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, 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.

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