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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Castlemaine is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Cape St/Burgundy St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Melbourne University/Grattan St and Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Castlemaine?

The distance between Heidelberg and Castlemaine is 139 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Heidelberg to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Castlemaine bus from?

Heidelberg to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Cape St/Burgundy St station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 546 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $24 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Castlemaine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Castlemaine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Castlemaine is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Heidelberg to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 37m
$13–17
Line 546 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape St/Burgundy St to Melbourne University/Grattan Stbus 546
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
3h 41m
$8–24
Drive 123.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Castlemainecar 123.7 km
1h 28m
$23–32
Line 546 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cape St/Burgundy St to Melbourne University/Grattan Stbus 546
2. Take the train from Parkville Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
3h 23m
$20–24

Heidelberg to Castlemaine by train

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Distance: 139.4 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg Station to Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape St/Burgundy St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Melbourne University/Grattan St and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 3h 41m.

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