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

The cheapest way to get from Talbot to Castlemaine is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Talbot to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Talbot and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Talbot to Castlemaine. However, there are services departing from Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St and arriving at Castlemaine via Havelock St/Clarendon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Talbot to Castlemaine?

The distance between Talbot and Castlemaine is 70 km. The road distance is 54.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Talbot to Castlemaine without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $7 - $22.

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

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

Where do I catch the Talbot to Castlemaine bus from?

Talbot to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St station.

Where does the Talbot to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Talbot to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Havelock St/Clarendon St station.

Can I drive from Talbot to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Talbot to Castlemaine is 55 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Talbot to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 96+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Talbot to Castlemaine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Talbot Station to Maryborough StationBallarat
2. Take the bus from Maryborough Station/Station St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy StCoach
2h 7m
$8–22
Drive 54.5 km
1. Drive from Talbot to Castlemaine54.5 km
58 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Talbot to Castlemaine54.5 km
58 min
$90–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St to Havelock St/Clarendon StBendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
2. Take the bus from Havelock St/Clarendon St to CastlemaineMaryborough - Bendigo Via Maryborough
2h 18m

Talbot to Castlemaine by train and bus

14Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St to Castlemaine via Havelock St/Clarendon St in around 2h 18m.

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