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

The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Castlemaine is to bus via Ballarat which costs $7 - $24 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ararat to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Ararat to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Ararat and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Ararat and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Ararat station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Ararat Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Ararat to Castlemaine?

The distance between Ararat and Castlemaine is 175 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ararat to Castlemaine without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $9 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ararat to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Castlemaine bus from?

Ararat to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ararat station.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Castlemaine train from?

Ararat to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ararat Station.

Train or bus from Ararat to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Ararat to Castlemaine is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $120 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Ararat to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Ararat to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Ararat to Castlemaine train arrive?

Ararat to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Ararat to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Castlemaine is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ararat to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Ararat to Castlemaine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
3h 27m
$10–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
3h 41m
$2–114
Train
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 19m
$18–25
Drive 137.1 km
1. Drive from Ararat to Castlemainecar 137.1 km
1h 48m
$25–36
Bus via Ballarat
1. Take the bus from Ararat to Stockland SC/Gillies St Nbus Stawell - Ballarat Via Beaufort, Ararat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
4h 17m
$7–23

Ararat to Castlemaine by train and bus

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Distance: 174.9 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Ararat Station to Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ararat to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 41m.

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