There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 479 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 479
- Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 10m$14–18Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
2h 55m$30–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Castlemaine102.6 km
1h 12mDrive 102.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemainecar 102.6 km
1h 12m$19–27
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine is to line 479 bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Castlemaine is 107 km. The road distance is 102.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine without a car is to line 479 bus and train which takes 2h 10m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Skybus Coach Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Castlemaine.
There are 87+ hotels available in Castlemaine.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Skybus Coach Terminal and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Castlemaine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Castlemaine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.