There are 3 ways to get from Castlemaine to Macleod by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Macleod StationHurstbridge
2h 21m$13–16Bus, line 250 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StBendigo
- Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Kingsbury Dr/Waterdale Rd250 / ...
3h 16m$7–21Drive 126.6 km
- Drive from Castlemaine to Macleod126.6 km
1h 31m$24–35
Castlemaine to Macleod by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Macleod is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Macleod is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Macleod. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Kingsbury Dr/Waterdale Rd via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Macleod station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Macleod Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Castlemaine and Macleod is 144 km. The road distance is 126.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Macleod without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Castlemaine to Macleod, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Macleod bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.
Castlemaine to Macleod train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Macleod is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 250 bus, which costs $6 - $22 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Macleod, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Macleod Station via Southern Cross in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Kingsbury Dr/Waterdale Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Little Collins St/Queen St in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross to Macleod Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Kingsbury Dr/Waterdale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
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More Questions & Answers
Castlemaine to Macleod bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Castlemaine to Macleod train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Macleod is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Castlemaine to Macleod.
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