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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Castlemaine is to line 902 bus and line 479 bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Antoinette Bvd/Main 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 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Eltham and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Eltham station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Rosanna Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Eltham to Castlemaine?

The distance between Eltham and Castlemaine is 149 km. The road distance is 133.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $19 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Eltham to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Castlemaine bus from?

Eltham to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Castlemaine train from?

Eltham to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Rosanna Station.

Train or bus from Eltham to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Eltham to Castlemaine is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $25 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Eltham to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Eltham to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Eltham to Castlemaine train arrive?

Eltham to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Eltham to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Castlemaine is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Eltham to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Eltham to Castlemaine - 5 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Castlemaine by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rosanna Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 5m
$20–24
Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 304
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
4h 3m
$8–25
Drive 133.3 km
1. Drive from Eltham to Castlemainecar 133.3 km
1h 39m
$24–35
Line 902 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Nunawading Station/Springvale Rdbus 902
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 31m
$20–24
Line 902 bus, line 479 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd to Dromana Ave/Matthews Avebus 902
2. Take the bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 479
3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
4h 45m
$14–18

Eltham to Castlemaine by bus and train

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Distance: 149.3 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Castlemaine Station via Rosanna Station/Turnham Ave, Rosanna Station, Flinders Street Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main 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 4h 3m.

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