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How to get fromPerth to Castlemaineby plane, train, bus or car

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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)plane plane PER - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $256–720

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus Coach
    3d 9h
    $618–8,954

  3. Drive 3,211.2 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Castlemainecar car 3,211.2 km
    34h 34m
    $607–877

  4. Fly to Bendigo Airport

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

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PER - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train
    12h 7m
    $449–1,133

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train
    3d 10h
    $745–9,280

Perth to Castlemaine by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 9hAverage 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 3d 10h.

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