There are 4 ways to get from Doreen to Castlemaine by train, bus, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 21m$20–24Line 905 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 905 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
5h 17m$8–25Drive 131.7 km
- Drive from Doreen to Castlemainecar 131.7 km
1h 45m$24–35Line 86 tram, train
- Take the tram from Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd #70 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 50m$20–24
Doreen to Castlemaine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doreen to Castlemaine is to line 905 bus and bus which costs $7 - $25 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Doreen to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Doreen to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Diamond Creek Station/Station St, Greensborough Station/Para Rd, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Doreen station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Doreen and Castlemaine is 162 km. The road distance is 131.7 km.
The best way to get from Doreen to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Doreen to Castlemaine, including transfers.
Doreen to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.
Doreen to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.
The best way to get from Doreen to Castlemaine is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $25 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Doreen, VIC, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd to Castlemaine Station via Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd, Mernda Station, Flinders Street Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Diamond Creek Station/Station St, Greensborough Station/Para Rd, The Pines SC/Reynolds 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 Mernda Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
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
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd #70 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Doreen to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
Doreen to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doreen to Castlemaine is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Doreen to Castlemaine.
There are 88+ hotels available in Castlemaine.
















