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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Melton is to bus and line 456 bus which costs $8 - $24 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Melton is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Leeds St/Paisley St and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Melton?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Melton Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Melton?

The distance between Castlemaine and Melton is 154 km. The road distance is 93.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Melton without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Castlemaine to Melton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Melton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Melton train from?

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

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Melton?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Melton is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 456 bus, which costs $8 - $24 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Melton bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Castlemaine to Melton train arrive?

Castlemaine to Melton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Melton is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Castlemaine to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 301+ hotels available in Melton.

Castlemaine to Melton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 456 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Melton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 30m
$23–29
Bus, line 456 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
3h 27m
$8–24
Drive 93.7 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Meltoncar 93.7 km
1h 6m
$17–25
Train, line 456 bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
2h 58m
$21–24

Castlemaine to Melton by train and bus

138Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.7 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Barries Rd/Station Rd via Footscray Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Staughton St in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Footscray Station/Irving St, Leeds St/Paisley St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 3h 27m.

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