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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Castlemaine is to bus which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station/Station St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Castlemaine?

The distance between Hamilton and Castlemaine is 262 km. The road distance is 242.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Castlemaine without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $3 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Hamilton to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Castlemaine bus from?

Hamilton to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Hamilton Station/Station St.

Where does the Hamilton to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Hamilton to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Castlemaine is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Hamilton to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Hamilton to Castlemaine - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Castlemaine by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
4h 50m
$4–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
5h 58m
$19–44
Drive 242.2 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Castlemainecar 242.2 km
3h 2m
$44–63

Hamilton to Castlemaine by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 50mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.9 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 50m.

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