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

The cheapest way to get from Lorne to Castlemaine is to bus which costs $3 - $35 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorne to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Lorne and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorne to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Lorne and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Lorne station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Birregurra Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Lorne to Castlemaine?

The distance between Lorne and Castlemaine is 287 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorne to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Lorne to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorne to Castlemaine bus from?

Lorne to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where do I catch the Lorne to Castlemaine train from?

Lorne to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Birregurra Station.

Train or bus from Lorne to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Lorne to Castlemaine is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Lorne to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Lorne to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Lorne to Castlemaine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lorne to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorne to Castlemaine is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lorne to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 88+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Lorne to Castlemaine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birregurra Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 12m
$108–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
6h 44m
$3–34
Drive 201.3 km
1. Drive from Lorne to Castlemainecar 201.3 km
2h 56m
$37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
5h 2m
$17–38

Lorne to Castlemaine by bus

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6h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.2 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lorne to Castlemaine Station via Birregurra Station and Footscray Station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 44m.

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