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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Castlemaine is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via La Trobe University and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Mernda to Castlemaine?

The distance between Mernda and Castlemaine is 158 km. The road distance is 128.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Mernda to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Castlemaine bus from?

Mernda to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from La Trobe University station.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Mernda to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Mernda to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and bus, which costs $11 - $28 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Mernda to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Mernda to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Little Collins St/Queen St station.

Where does the Mernda to Castlemaine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mernda to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Castlemaine is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Mernda to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 93+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Mernda to Castlemaine - 4 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine StationBendigo
2h 57m
$12–16
Line 250 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Trobe University to Little Collins St/Queen St250 / ...
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy StBendigo
5h 48m
$11–27
Drive 128.5 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Castlemaine128.5 km
1h 35m
$25–36
Line 386 bus, line 86 tram, train
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Bundoora RMIT/Plenty Rd382 / ...
2. Take the tram from Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd #70 to Spencer St/Bourke St #186
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station
4h 16m
$17–20

Mernda to Castlemaine by train

152Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.5 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Mernda Station to Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, La Trobe University, Little Collins St/Queen St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 5h 48m.

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