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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Chiltern is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Chiltern is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Chiltern?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Chiltern station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Chiltern Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Chiltern?

The distance between Castlemaine and Chiltern is 397 km. The road distance is 282.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Chiltern without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $15 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Castlemaine to Chiltern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Chiltern train from?

Castlemaine to Chiltern train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Chiltern?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Chiltern is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $45 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Chiltern train arrive?

Castlemaine to Chiltern train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Chiltern?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Chiltern is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Castlemaine to Chiltern.

Where can I stay near Chiltern?

There are 105+ hotels available in Chiltern.

Castlemaine to Chiltern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Castlemaine to Chiltern by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Chiltern StationSeymour
5h 38m
$15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Wangaratta Station/Norton StCoach
5h 51m
$16–41
Drive 282.9 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Chiltern282.9 km
3h 21m
$56–80

Castlemaine to Chiltern by train

22Weekly Trains

5h 38mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396.5 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Chiltern Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Wangaratta Station/Norton St 3 times a week. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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