There are 5 ways to get from Castlemaine to Beaufort by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Beaufort Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 7m$9–25Bus via Ballarat
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Stockland SC/Gillies St N to Havelock St/Neill Stbus Stawell - Ballarat Via Beaufort, Ararat
4h 26m$5–23Train
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Beaufort Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 18m$18–25Drive 101.3 km
- Drive from Castlemaine to Beaufortcar 101.3 km
1h 38m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Beaufortbus Adelaide
3h 12m$96–113
Castlemaine to Beaufort by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Beaufort is to bus via Ballarat which costs $5 - $24 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Beaufort is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Beaufort. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Beaufort via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Beaufort station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Beaufort Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Castlemaine and Beaufort is 129 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Beaufort without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 7m and costs $9 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Castlemaine to Beaufort, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Beaufort bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.
Castlemaine to Beaufort train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Beaufort is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Beaufort, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Beaufort Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Beaufort via Ballarat in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Beaufort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Footscray Station to Beaufort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- 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 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 Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Beaufort
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Stockland SC/Gillies St N to Havelock St/Neill St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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More Questions & Answers
Castlemaine to Beaufort bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Castlemaine to Beaufort train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Beaufort is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Castlemaine to Beaufort.
There are seven+ hotels available in Beaufort.