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Essendon to Castlemaine trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essendon and Castlemaine takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Essendon 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 14m
Duration
133 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train Bendigo
2h 19m
$12

Essendon to Castlemaine train times

Trains run hourly between Essendon and Castlemaine. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Castlemaine at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line2h 17m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 56m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 56m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line8h 6m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line2h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneV/Line1h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essendon to Castlemaine? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 133.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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