The average train between Sydney and Castlemaine takes 12h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Sydney 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.
Trains run twice daily between Sydney and Castlemaine. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sydney is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Castlemaine at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Castlemaine. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Castlemaine station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
Sydney to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Castlemaine Station.
The distance between Sydney and Castlemaine is 725.7 km. The road distance is 1,063 km.
You can take a train from Central Station to Castlemaine Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 54m.
