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

The cheapest way to get from Bordertown to Castlemaine is to bus which costs $11 - $40 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordertown to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Bordertown and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordertown to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Sweetie's Bakery/North Tce and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bordertown and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Bordertown station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Bordertown Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Ararat Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Bordertown to Castlemaine?

The distance between Bordertown and Castlemaine is 424 km. The road distance is 356.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordertown to Castlemaine without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $11 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Bordertown to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordertown to Castlemaine bus from?

Bordertown to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sweetie's Bakery/North Tce station.

Where do I catch the Bordertown to Castlemaine train from?

Bordertown to Castlemaine train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Bordertown Station.

Train or bus from Bordertown to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Bordertown to Castlemaine is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $11 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Bordertown to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Bordertown to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

What is the time difference between Bordertown and Castlemaine?

Castlemaine is 30 min ahead of Bordertown. It is currently 4:57 PM in Bordertown and 5:27 PM in Castlemaine.

Where does the Bordertown to Castlemaine train arrive?

Bordertown to Castlemaine train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Bordertown to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordertown to Castlemaine is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Bordertown to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 83+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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

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1. Take the bus from Sweetie's Bakery/North Tce to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
6h 36m
$11–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordertown Station to Ararat Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
7h 41m
$89–187
Drive 356.7 km
1. Drive from Bordertown to Castlemainecar 356.7 km
4h 25m
$65–94
Bus via Ballarat
1. Take the bus from Bordertown to Ballaratbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
7h
$64–81
Train
1. Take the train from Bordertown Station to Ararat Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
8h 33m
$94–178

Bordertown to Castlemaine by bus and train

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Distance: 423.7 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Bordertown, SA, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Sweetie's Bakery/North Tce to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl once daily. Tickets cost $5–35 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bordertown Station to Castlemaine Station via Ararat Station and Footscray Station in around 8h 33m.

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