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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Hay is to train and bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Hay is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Hay?

The distance between Castlemaine and Hay is 444 km. The road distance is 324.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Hay without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $22 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Castlemaine to Hay, including transfers.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Hay?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Hay is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Castlemaine to Hay.

Where can I stay near Hay?

There are 17+ hotels available in Hay.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Swan Hill Station
2. Take the bus from St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt St to Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St
3. Take the bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Sturt Hwy At Archer St726
7h 42m
$22–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St
2. Take the bus from St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt St to Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St
3. Take the bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Sturt Hwy At Archer St726
8h 27m
$23–58
Drive 324.3 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Hay324.3 km
3h 52m
$62–90

Castlemaine to Hay by train, foot, and bus

10Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Castlemaine to Hay.

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Distance: 444.2 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Hay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Sturt Hwy At Archer St via Bendigo Station, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St, St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt St, Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St, and Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy in around 8h 27m.

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