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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Castlemaine is to line 456 bus and bus which costs $7 - $24 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Melton to Castlemaine?

The distance between Melton and Castlemaine is 154 km. The road distance is 93.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $21 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Melton to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Castlemaine bus from?

Melton to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Where do I catch the Melton to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Melton to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Melton to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $21 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $24 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Melton to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Melton to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melton to Castlemaine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melton to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Castlemaine is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Melton to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 88+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Melton to Castlemaine - 4 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 53m
$22–29
Line 456 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
3h 56m
$8–24
Drive 93.2 km
1. Drive from Melton to Castlemainecar 93.2 km
1h 5m
$17–25
Line 456 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 14m
$20–24

Melton to Castlemaine by bus and train

152Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Castlemaine Station via Melton Station/Staughton St, Melton Station, and Footscray Station in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Leeds St/Paisley St, and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 3h 56m.

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