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

The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Castlemaine is to bus via Wangaratta which costs $60 - $110 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Castlemaine is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $390 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Dubbo and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Dubbo and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.

How far is it from Dubbo to Castlemaine?

The distance between Dubbo and Castlemaine is 809 km. The road distance is 786.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dubbo to Castlemaine without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 53m and costs $70 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Dubbo to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubbo to Castlemaine bus from?

Dubbo to Castlemaine bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Dubbo to Castlemaine train from?

Dubbo to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Dubbo Station.

Train, bus or fly from Dubbo to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Dubbo to Castlemaine is to bus via Wangaratta which takes 14h 48m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $440 - $1,600 and takes 7h 56m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $450 and takes 20h 27m.

Where does the Dubbo to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Dubbo to Castlemaine bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

Where does the Dubbo to Castlemaine train arrive?

Dubbo to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Dubbo to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Castlemaine is 786 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Dubbo to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DBO - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
6h 26m
$399–725
Bus via Wangaratta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus
3. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
14h 48m
$61–106
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
12h 53m
$74–238
Drive 786.2 km
1. Drive from Dubbo to Castlemainecar 786.2 km
8h 55m
$140–202
Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Bendigo Airport
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane DBO - BXG
7h 56m
$441–1,540
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
7h 10m
$342–658
Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DBO - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
8h 46m
$507–987
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
14h 56m
$63–115
Train
1. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Central Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
20h 27m
$110–444

Dubbo to Castlemaine by bus and train

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Distance: 808.5 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Dubbo, NSW, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Castlemaine Station via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Wangaratta Station/Norton St, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, and Bendigo Station in around 14h 48m. Alternatively, Qantas flies from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Bendigo Airport (BXG) 4 times a week.

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