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 which costs $6 - $22 and takes 4h 6m.

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 28m and costs $24 - $40.

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 Southern Cross Station/Collins St, Marigold Ave/Millers Rd and Laverton Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Point Cook?

The distance between Castlemaine and Point Cook is 148 km. The road distance is 125.6 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 27m and costs $18 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m 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 27m and costs $18 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $22 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Point Cook bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Point Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Point Cook is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Castlemaine to Point Cook.

Where can I stay near Point Cook?

There are 4157+ hotels available in Point Cook.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Point Cook by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray StationBendigo
2h 27m
$18–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StBendigo
4h 6m
$7–21
Drive 125.6 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Point Cook125.6 km
1h 28m
$25–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castlemaine to Point Cook125.6 km
1h 28m
$220–270

Castlemaine to Point Cook by train and bus

137Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.6 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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, 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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