What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine?

The fastest way to get from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield Station and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield Station station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Station St/Heidelberg Rd and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Melbourne University/Grattan St and Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield Station and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield Station station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Fairfield Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine?

The distance between Fairfield Station and Castlemaine is 135 km. The road distance is 121.1 km.

How do I travel from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield Station to Castlemaine bus from?

Fairfield Station to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Station St/Heidelberg Rd.

Where do I catch the Fairfield Station to Castlemaine train from?

Fairfield Station to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 546 bus and line 402 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $24 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Fairfield Station to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Fairfield Station to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne University/Grattan St station.

Where does the Fairfield Station to Castlemaine train arrive?

Fairfield Station to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Castlemaine Station.

Can I drive from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield Station to Castlemaine is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Fairfield Station to Castlemaine - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 546 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 28m
$14–18
Line 546 bus, line 402 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station St/Heidelberg Rd to Melbourne University/Grattan Stbus 546
2. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
3. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
3h 30m
$8–24
Drive 121.1 km
1. Drive from Fairfield Station to Castlemainecar 121.1 km
1h 28m
$22–31
Train via Sunbury
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 57m
$20–24

Fairfield Station to Castlemaine by train

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Distance: 134.6 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Fairfield Station, VIC, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fairfield Station to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Station St/Heidelberg Rd, Melbourne University/Grattan St, and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 3h 30m.

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