There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Bacchus Marsh Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 23m$12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Bacchus Marshbus
3h 27m$8–33Drive 92.6 km
- Drive from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marshcar 92.6 km
1h 8m$17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marshtaxi 92.6 km
1h 8m$210–260
Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh is to train which costs $12 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Bacchus Marsh. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Main St/Gisborne Rd via Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Bacchus Marsh station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Bacchus Marsh Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Castlemaine and Bacchus Marsh is 165 km. The road distance is 92.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.
Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $35 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Bacchus Marsh, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Bacchus Marsh Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Main St/Gisborne Rd via Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, and Bacchus Marsh Station/Station St in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Footscray Station to Bacchus Marsh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat to Bacchus Marsh
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Booking & Getting There
Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Castlemaine to Bacchus Marsh.
There are 73+ hotels available in Bacchus Marsh.