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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Castlemaine Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Melbourne?

The distance between Castlemaine and Melbourne is 125 km. The road distance is 119.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $17 and takes 2h.

Where does the Castlemaine to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castlemaine to Melbourne train arrive?

Castlemaine to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Melbourne is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5257+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
1h 35m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StBendigo
2h
$1–17
Drive 119.5 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne119.5 km
1h 23m
$23–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castlemaine to Melbourne119.5 km
1h 23m
$210–260

Castlemaine to Melbourne by train

137Weekly Trains

1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.2 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

V/Line operates a train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m. 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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