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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Castlemaine is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Castlemaine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Castlemaine?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Castlemaine Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Castlemaine?

The distance between Melbourne and Castlemaine is 125 km. The road distance is 118.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Castlemaine bus from?

Melbourne to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Castlemaine train from?

Melbourne to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Castlemaine is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $18 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Melbourne to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Melbourne to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where does the Melbourne to Castlemaine train arrive?

Melbourne to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Castlemaine Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Castlemaine is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Melbourne to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 93+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
1h 26m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
2h 40m
$2–18
Drive 118.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Castlemainecar 118.6 km
1h 24m
$22–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Castlemainetaxi 118.6 km
1h 24m
$210–260

Melbourne to Castlemaine by train

152Weekly Trains

1h 26mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.2 km
Duration: 1h 26m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 26m. 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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