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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Castlemaine is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station/Dickson St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Sunbury Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Sunshine to Castlemaine?

The distance between Sunshine and Castlemaine is 113 km. The road distance is 109.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Sunshine to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Castlemaine bus from?

Sunshine to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunshine to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 410 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $23 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Sunshine to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Sunshine to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Leeds St/Paisley St station.

Where does the Sunshine to Castlemaine train arrive?

Sunshine to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Sunbury Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Castlemaine is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Sunshine to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 93+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Sunshine to Castlemaine - 4 ways to travel via train, line 410 bus, bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 7m
$12–16
Line 410 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Leeds St/Paisley Stbus 410
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
2h 45m
$6–22
Drive 109.9 km
1. Drive from Sunshine to Castlemainecar 109.9 km
1h 16m
$20–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunshine to Castlemainetaxi 109.9 km
1h 16m
$200–240

Sunshine to Castlemaine by train

118Weekly Trains

2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 113.4 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Sunshine Station to Castlemaine Station via Sunbury Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Leeds St/Paisley St and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 2h 45m.

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