Train Cranbourne to Castlemaine from $16 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cranbourne and Castlemaine takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Cranbourne to Castlemaine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 48m
Duration: 172 km
Distance: $16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Cranbourne
Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo

3h 6m

$14–18

Cranbourne to Castlemaine train times

Trains run hourly between Cranbourne and Castlemaine. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Cranbourne is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Castlemaine at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:49 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:39 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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