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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Footscray is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Footscray is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Castlemaine Station station and arriving at Footscray Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Footscray?

The distance between Castlemaine and Footscray is 120 km. The road distance is 116.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Station takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Footscray bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Footscray?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Footscray is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $22 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Footscray bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castlemaine to Footscray train arrive?

Castlemaine to Footscray train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Footscray is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Castlemaine to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5308+ hotels available in Footscray.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
1h 25m
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
2h 26m
$7–21
Drive 116.3 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Footscraycar 116.3 km
1h 21m
$22–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castlemaine to Footscraytaxi 116.3 km
1h 21m
$210–260

Castlemaine to Footscray by train

137Weekly Trains

1h 25mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

V/Line operates a train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice a week. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 2h.

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