There are 6 ways to get from Castlemaine to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Station
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
5h 40m$127–379Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to 85 Franklin StCoach
11h 5m$16–59Train
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
13h$147–390Drive 627.2 km
- Drive from Castlemaine to Adelaide627.2 km
7h 16m$120–173Fly from Bendigo Airport
- Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)BXG - ADL
8h 45m$387–869Bus via Ballarat
- Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to AdelaideAdelaide
11h 7m$96–113
Castlemaine to Adelaide by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Adelaide is to bus which costs $15 - $60 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Adelaide via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Castlemaine and Adelaide is 756 km. The road distance is 627.2 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $15 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Castlemaine to Adelaide, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.
Castlemaine to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Adelaide is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $15 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs $380 - $900 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to 85 Franklin St once daily. Tickets cost $9–50 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station in around 13h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Bendigo Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–50
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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Castlemaine to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Castlemaine. It is currently 3:43 PM in Castlemaine and 3:13 PM in Adelaide.
Castlemaine to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Adelaide is 627 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Castlemaine to Adelaide.
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