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

The cheapest way to get from Epping to Castlemaine is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Epping to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Epping and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Epping station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Epping Station/Cooper St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Sunbury Station/Brook St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Epping and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Epping station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Epping Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Epping to Castlemaine?

The distance between Epping and Castlemaine is 148 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Epping to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Epping to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Epping to Castlemaine bus from?

Epping to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Epping Station/Cooper St.

Where do I catch the Epping to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Epping to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Epping to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and line 479 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Epping to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Epping to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where does the Epping to Castlemaine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Epping to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Epping to Castlemaine is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Epping to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Epping to Castlemaine - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 901 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Epping Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 51m
$14–18
Line 901 bus, line 479 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Epping Station/Cooper St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 479
3. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
4h 26m
$13–28
Drive 117.9 km
1. Drive from Epping to Castlemainecar 117.9 km
1h 25m
$22–31
Train via Sunbury Station
1. Take the train from Epping Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
3h 20m
$20–24

Epping to Castlemaine by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.2 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Epping Station to Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Epping Station/Cooper St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 4h 26m.

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