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

The cheapest way to get from Highett to Castlemaine is to train via Sunbury which costs $12 - $16 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Highett to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Highett and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Highett station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Highett Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Highett to Castlemaine?

The distance between Highett and Castlemaine is 146 km. The road distance is 136.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Highett to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Highett to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Highett to Castlemaine train from?

Highett to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Highett Station.

Train or bus from Highett to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Highett to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $24 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Highett to Castlemaine train arrive?

Highett to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Highett to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Highett to Castlemaine is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Highett to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 94+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Highett to Castlemaine by train, bus, or car

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 Highett Station to Flinders Street StationFrankston
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine StationBendigo
2h 39m
$12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy StBendigo
4h 26m
$8–24
Drive 136.5 km
1. Drive from Highett to Castlemaine136.5 km
1h 42m
$27–39
Train via Sunbury
1. Take the train from Highett Station to Flinders Street Station
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Sunbury Station
3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Station
3h 18m
$12–16

Highett to Castlemaine by train

152Weekly Trains

2h 39mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.5 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Highett Station to Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St 4 times a week. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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