There are 3 ways to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
1h 58m$15–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
2h 12m$8–24Drive 121.4 km
- Drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Groundcar 121.4 km
1h 26m$22–32
Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Smith St/Victoria Pde via King St/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Melbourne Cricket Ground station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Castlemaine and Melbourne Cricket Ground is 130 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.
Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $25 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Cricket Ground, 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.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Castlemaine to Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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