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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Geelong is to bus which costs $2 - $20 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Geelong is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Geelong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Geelong?

The distance between Castlemaine and Geelong is 195 km. The road distance is 137.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Castlemaine to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Geelong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Geelong train from?

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

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Geelong?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Geelong is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $20 and takes 4h.

Where does the Castlemaine to Geelong bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Castlemaine to Geelong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Geelong is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Castlemaine to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 902+ hotels available in Geelong.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 32m
$14–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
4h
$2–20
Drive 137.4 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Geelongcar 137.4 km
2h 2m
$26–37

Castlemaine to Geelong by train

137Weekly Trains

2h 32mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Geelong Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 5 times a week. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 4h.

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