There are 5 ways to get from Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 34m$10–29Train via Ararat Station
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 55m$37–187Drive 228.1 km
- Drive from Stawell to Southern Cross (Station)car 228.1 km
2h 38m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
3h 35m$95–99Train
- Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
4h 19m$65–160
Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) is to bus and train which costs $9 - $30 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $60.
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.
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.
The distance between Stawell and Southern Cross (Station) is 240 km. The road distance is 228.1 km.
The best way to get from Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 34m and costs $9 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Stawell to Southern Cross (Station), including transfers.
Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Stawell station.
Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ararat Station.
The best way to get from Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) is to train via Ararat Station which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $99 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Stawell, VIC, Australia and Southern Cross (Station), 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 33m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Stawell to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
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More Questions & Answers
Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stawell to Southern Cross (Station) is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Stawell to Southern Cross (Station).
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