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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Portland is to bus via Hamilton which costs $4 - $55 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Portland?

The distance between Castlemaine and Portland is 348 km. The road distance is 327.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Portland without a car is to bus via Hamilton which takes 7h 7m and costs $4 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Castlemaine to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Portland bus from?

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

Where does the Castlemaine to Portland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Portland is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Castlemaine to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 75+ hotels available in Portland.

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

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

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Bus via Hamilton
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1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
7h 7m
$4–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
8h 19m
$20–42
Drive 327.1 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Portlandcar 327.1 km
4h 2m
$59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
3. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
8h 21m
$4–52

Castlemaine to Portland by bus

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Distance: 347.9 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 7h 7m.

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