What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 11h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine?

The fastest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs $140 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Airport and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Canberra and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine?

The distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Castlemaine is 508 km. The road distance is 659.8 km.

How do I travel from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine without a car is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs $90 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine bus from?

Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Bus or fly from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $390 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine is 660 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Can I share a ride from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Castlemaine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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Fly to Bendigo Airport
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane CBR - BXG
4h 44m
$397–752
Bus, train via Albury
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
11h 27m
$42–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
11h 19m
$95–174
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Canberra-CBR to Castlemainerideshare 659.8 km
7h 23m
Drive 659.8 km
1. Drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemainecar 659.8 km
7h 23m
$118–170
Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
4h 34m
$143–324
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CBR - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
7h 29m
$471–795
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
11h 27m
$111–237

Canberra Airport (CBR) to Castlemaine by bus and train

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Distance: 508.4 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Canberra Airport (CBR), Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bendigo Airport (BXG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra Airport to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via City Interchange Plt 1, Canberra, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 11h 19m.

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