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How to get fromDarwin to Castlemaineby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Darwin to Castlemaine by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeDRW - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
    10h 28m
    $307–860
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
    2d 5h
    $432–1,049
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
    3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    5. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
    2d 15h
  4. Drive 3,639.8 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Castlemainecar3,639.8 km
    36h 16m
    $715–1,032
  5. Fly to Bendigo Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)planeDRW - BXG
    15h 51m
    $449–1,625
  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeDRW - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
    13h 48m
    $475–1,728
  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide StationtrainThe Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlbusCoach
    3d 12h
    $2,713–2,763

Darwin to Castlemaine by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darwin to Castlemaine Station via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, and Bendigo Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Castlemaine Station via Darwin, Alice Springs, Manguri, Adelaide Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 15h.

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