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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Castlemaine by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planePER - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
    8h 16m
    $276–770

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide ParklandstrainPer-Adl 2024 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlbusCoach
    2d 7h
    $618–7,854

  3. Drive 3,211.3 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Castlemainecar3,211.3 km
    34h 17m
    $614–887

  4. Fly to Bendigo Airport

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)planePER - BXG
    9h 24m
    $823–1,330

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planePER - 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
    12h 7m
    $449–1,233

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
    2d 8h
    $745–8,180

Perth to Castlemaine by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Bendigo Airport (BXG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Castlemaine Station via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 8h.

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