There are 3 ways to get from Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelsea Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 12m$20–24Line 902 bus, line 304 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wells Rd/Edithvale Rd to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 902
- Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 304
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
5h 17m$8–25Drive 150.3 km
- Drive from Chelsea Heights to Castlemainecar 150.3 km
1h 54m$27–40
Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine is to line 902 bus and line 304 bus and bus which costs $7 - $25 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Wells Rd/Edithvale Rd and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelsea Heights station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Chelsea Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Chelsea Heights and Castlemaine is 162 km. The road distance is 150.3 km.
The best way to get from Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine, including transfers.
Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Wells Rd/Edithvale Rd station.
Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Chelsea Station.
The best way to get from Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 902 bus and line 304 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $25 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Chelsea Heights, VIC, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from First Ave/Thames Prom to Castlemaine Station via Chelsea Station/Station St, Chelsea Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wells Rd/Edithvale Rd to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Chelsea Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Wells Rd/Edithvale Rd to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 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
Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.
Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Chelsea Heights to Castlemaine.
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