What is the cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Bega?

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Bega is to train and bus via Bairnsdale which costs $19 - $50 and takes 12h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Bega?

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Bega is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $220 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Bega?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Bega. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Carp St/Church St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Bega?

The distance between Castlemaine and Bega is 597 km. The road distance is 724.7 km.

How do I travel from Castlemaine to Bega without a car?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Bega without a car is to train and bus via Bairnsdale which takes 12h 43m and costs $19 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Castlemaine to Bega?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Castlemaine to Bega, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Bega bus from?

Castlemaine to Bega bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Bus or fly from Castlemaine to Bega?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Bega is to bus which takes 14h 11m and costs $8 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $390 - $1,400 and takes 23h 17m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Bega bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Bega bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Bega?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Bega is 725 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Castlemaine to Bega.

Where can I stay near Bega?

There are 199+ hotels available in Bega.

Castlemaine to Bega - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Castlemaine to Bega by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Station
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)MEL - MIM
6h 42m
$222–664
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
4. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Carp St/Church St
14h 11m
$9–82
Train, bus via Bairnsdale
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Carp St/Church St
12h 43m
$19–50
Drive 724.7 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Bega724.7 km
8h 28m
$140–202
Fly Bendigo Airport to Merimbula Airport
1. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)BXG - MIM
23h 17m
$392–1,314
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)AVV - MIM
10h 34m
$205–928
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Station
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)MEL - CBR
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp St
10h 22m
$173–477
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Moruya Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Station
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moruya Airport (MYA)MEL - MYA
3. Take the bus from Moruya to Bega
11h 15m
$304–712
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberra
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp St771
15h 27m
$121–258

Castlemaine to Bega by train and bus

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12h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596.7 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Bega, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Carp St/Church St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 14h 11m. Alternatively, Qantas and Regional Express fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) twice daily.

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