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

The cheapest way to get from Beaufort to Castlemaine is to bus via Ballarat which costs $5 - $21 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beaufort to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Beaufort and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Beaufort to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Beaufort and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Beaufort and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Beaufort station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Beaufort Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Beaufort to Castlemaine?

The distance between Beaufort and Castlemaine is 129 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Beaufort to Castlemaine without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $9 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Beaufort to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beaufort to Castlemaine bus from?

Beaufort to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Beaufort station.

Where do I catch the Beaufort to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Beaufort to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Beaufort to Castlemaine is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Beaufort to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Beaufort to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Where does the Beaufort to Castlemaine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beaufort to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Beaufort to Castlemaine is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Beaufort to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 87+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Beaufort to Castlemaine by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Beaufort Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
3h 1m
$9–26
Bus via Ballarat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Havelock St/Neill St 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
3h 42m
$5–21
Train
1. Take the train from Beaufort Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 53m
$17–24
Drive 101.3 km
1. Drive from Beaufort to Castlemainecar 101.3 km
1h 38m
$19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beaufort to Ballaratbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
3h 5m
$96–114

Beaufort to Castlemaine by train and bus

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Distance: 129 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Beaufort Station to Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beaufort to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 5m.

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