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How to get fromHamilton to Macedonby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Macedon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Macedon Stationtrain train
    5h 26m
    $19–44

  2. Bus via Castlemaine

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Macedon Station/Victoria Stbus bus
    6h 28m
    $5–49

  3. Drive 271.1 km

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Macedoncar car 271.1 km
    3h 25m
    $48–70

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus bus
    7h 38m
    $69–89

Hamilton to Macedon by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Macedon Station/Victoria St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St in around 6h 28m.

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