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

The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Stawell is to bus which costs $4 - $40 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Stawell is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Warrnambool and Stawell?

No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St and arriving at Stawell Station/Napier St via Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Warrnambool and Stawell?

No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Stawell Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Warrnambool to Stawell?

The distance between Warrnambool and Stawell is 289 km. The road distance is 173.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Stawell without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $4 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Warrnambool to Stawell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warrnambool to Stawell bus from?

Warrnambool to Stawell bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St station.

Where do I catch the Warrnambool to Stawell train from?

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

Train or bus from Warrnambool to Stawell?

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Stawell is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $4 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Warrnambool to Stawell bus arrive?

Warrnambool to Stawell bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Warrnambool to Stawell train arrive?

Warrnambool to Stawell train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.

Can I drive from Warrnambool to Stawell?

Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Stawell is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Warrnambool to Stawell.

Where can I stay near Stawell?

There are 149+ hotels available in Stawell.

Warrnambool to Stawell - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Warrnambool to Stawell by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Araratbus Coach
5h 30m
$5–37
Train
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
5h 58m
$70–143
Drive 173.1 km
1. Drive from Warrnambool to Stawellcar 173.1 km
2h 10m
$32–45

Warrnambool to Stawell by bus

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Distance: 288.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Ararat 3 times a week. Tickets cost $3–26 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Stawell Station via North Shore Station in around 5h 58m.

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