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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Essendon is to bus and line 483 bus which costs $6 - $20 and takes 2h 57m.

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 13m and costs $21 - $35.

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 57m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 via Footscray Station/Leeds St #64 and Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Essendon?

The distance between Castlemaine and Essendon is 132 km. The road distance is 111 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 and line 82 tram which takes 2h 16m and costs $13 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m 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.

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 Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Essendon is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Castlemaine to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4872+ hotels available in Essendon.

Castlemaine to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 82 tram, and bus

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

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

Train, line 82 tram
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray StationBendigo
2. Take the tram from Footscray Station/Leeds St #64 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #3282
2h 16m
$13–16
Bus, line 483 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Sunbury Station/Brook StBendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd483
2h 57m
$6–19
Drive 111 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Essendon111 km
1h 13m
$22–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castlemaine to Essendon111 km
1h 13m
$200–240

Castlemaine to Essendon by train and tram

137Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 2h 57m.

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