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

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Castlemaine is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altona to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Grieve Pde/Blyth St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Altona station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Westona Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Altona to Castlemaine?

The distance between Altona and Castlemaine is 133 km. The road distance is 120 km.

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

The best way to get from Altona to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Altona to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Castlemaine bus from?

Altona to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Grieve Pde/Blyth St station.

Where do I catch the Altona to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Altona to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Altona to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 412 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $24 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Altona to Castlemaine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Altona to Castlemaine train arrive?

Altona to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Altona to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Castlemaine is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Altona to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Altona to Castlemaine - 3 ways to travel via train, line 412 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Altona to Castlemaine by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westona Station to Footscray Stationtrain Werribee / ...
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 17m
$13–17
Line 412 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grieve Pde/Blyth St to Leeds St/Paisley Stbus 411 / ...
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
2h 54m
$8–24
Drive 120 km
1. Drive from Altona to Castlemainecar 120 km
1h 25m
$22–31

Altona to Castlemaine by train

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Distance: 133 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Westona Station to Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grieve Pde/Blyth St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Leeds St/Paisley St and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 2h 54m.

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