What is the cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station is to bus which costs $2 - $19 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Melbourne Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Castlemaine and Melbourne Central Station is 127 km. The road distance is 118.8 km.

How do I travel from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station train from?

Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $19 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
1h 41m
$15–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
1h 53m
$2–19
Drive 118.8 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Stationcar 118.8 km
1h 23m
$22–31
Train via Sunbury
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to State Library Stationtrain Sunbury
2h 3m
$15–18

Castlemaine to Melbourne Central Station by train

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Distance: 126.9 km
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 3 times a week. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 37m.

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