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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Essendon is to train and bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Essendon is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunbury Station/Brook St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Essendon?

The distance between Castlemaine and Essendon is 133 km. The road distance is 110.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Castlemaine to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Essendon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Essendon?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Essendon is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Essendon bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Sunbury Station/Brook St.

Where does the Castlemaine to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Essendon is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Castlemaine to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5128+ hotels available in Essendon.

Castlemaine to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Essendon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 6m
$15–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
2h 16m
$7–22
Drive 110.6 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Essendoncar 110.6 km
1h 14m
$20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
2h 14m
$15–18

Castlemaine to Essendon by train

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Distance: 133.1 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

V/Line operates a train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 2h 16m.

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