What is the cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove is to bus which costs $8 - $26 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove?

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Ocean Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Ocean Grove. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Ocean Grove Shops/The Terrace via Footscray Station/Irving St and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Ocean Grove?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Ocean Grove station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Marshall Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove?

The distance between Castlemaine and Ocean Grove is 226 km. The road distance is 161 km.

How do I travel from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove without a car?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $22 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Ocean Grove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Ocean Grove train from?

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

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs $9 - $40 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Ocean Grove bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castlemaine to Ocean Grove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Ocean Grove is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove.

Where can I stay near Ocean Grove?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Ocean Grove.

Castlemaine to Ocean Grove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Ocean Grove 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 Marshall Stationtrain Geelong
4h 11m
$23–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
5h 56m
$8–26
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rdbus Geelong
5h 5m
$9–40
Drive 161 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Ocean Grovecar 161 km
2h 23m
$29–42

Castlemaine to Ocean Grove by train and bus

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.1 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Ocean Grove, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Riverview Family Caravan Park/Sweetman Pde via Footscray Station, Marshall Station, and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ocean Grove Shops/The Terrace via Footscray Station/Irving St and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd in around 5h 5m.

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