There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Castlemaine by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Bendigo Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)SYD - BXG
4h 14m$217–517Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St6107 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy StBendigo
15h 50m$64–105Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine StationBendigo
12h 49m$74–253Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine StationBendigo
13h 9m$102–290Drive 863.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Castlemaine863.6 km
9h 22m$169–244Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Station
6h 21m$140–417Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Station
6h 50m$139–536
Sydney to Castlemaine by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 15h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $210 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Sydney and Castlemaine is 749 km. The road distance is 863.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Sydney to Castlemaine, including transfers.
Sydney to Castlemaine bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 12h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 15h 50m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?
Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Castlemaine Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 49m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Bendigo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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Sydney to Castlemaine bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Sydney to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Castlemaine is 864 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Sydney to Castlemaine.
There are 96+ hotels available in Castlemaine.