There are 2 ways to get from Castlemaine to Dunkeld by bus or car
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Castlemaine to Dunkeld by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Dunkeld is to bus which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Dunkeld is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Castlemaine and Dunkeld is 231 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Dunkeld without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $3 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Castlemaine to Dunkeld, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Dunkeld bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.
Castlemaine to Dunkeld bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Dunkeld is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Castlemaine to Dunkeld.
There are 12+ hotels available in Dunkeld.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Dunkeld, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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