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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Hamilton is to bus which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Hamilton Station/Station St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Hamilton?

The distance between Castlemaine and Hamilton is 262 km. The road distance is 242.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Hamilton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $3 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Castlemaine to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Hamilton bus from?

Castlemaine to Hamilton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where does the Castlemaine to Hamilton bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Hamilton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Hamilton is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Castlemaine to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 22+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Castlemaine to Hamilton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Castlemaine to Hamilton by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus Coach
4h 57m
$3–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
6h 26m
$19–45
Drive 242.1 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Hamiltoncar 242.1 km
3h 2m
$44–63

Castlemaine to Hamilton by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 57mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.1 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Hamilton Station/Station St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 57m.

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