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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale is to bus which costs $7 - $25 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Point Lonsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Point Lonsdale. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Pico Ave/Fellows Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale?

The distance between Castlemaine and Point Lonsdale is 226 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale without a car is to train and line 56 bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $19 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale.

Where can I stay near Point Lonsdale?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Point Lonsdale.

Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale - 3 ways to travel via train, line 56 bus

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

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Train, line 56 bus
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Santa Monica Bvd/Shell Rdbus 56
4h 24m
$19–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
5h 53m
$7–24
Drive 165.3 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Point Lonsdalecar 165.3 km
2h 25m
$30–44

Castlemaine to Point Lonsdale by train and bus

78Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.7 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Point Lonsdale, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 5 times a week. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 4h.

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