What is the cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook is to bus and line 412 bus which costs $7 - $23 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook?

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Point Cook?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Point Cook. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Leeds St/Paisley St and Laverton Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Point Cook?

The distance between Castlemaine and Point Cook is 148 km. The road distance is 125 km.

How do I travel from Castlemaine to Point Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $18 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Point Cook bus from?

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

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Point Cook?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $18 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 412 bus, which costs $7 - $23 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Point Cook bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Point Cook bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Point Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Point Cook is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Castlemaine to Point Cook.

Where can I stay near Point Cook?

There are 4516+ hotels available in Point Cook.

Castlemaine to Point Cook - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 412 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 26m
$18–21
Bus, line 412 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Leeds St/Paisley St to Laverton Station/Railway Avebus 412 / ...
3h 3m
$7–22
Drive 125 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Point Cookcar 125 km
1h 29m
$23–33

Castlemaine to Point Cook by train and bus

138Weekly Services

2h 26mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.7 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Point Cook, 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, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Footscray Station/Irving St, Leeds St/Paisley St, and Laverton Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 3m.

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