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

The cheapest way to get from Orange to Castlemaine is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orange to Castlemaine is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 1m and costs $320 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Orange and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Orange and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Orange station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Orange Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.

How far is it from Orange to Castlemaine?

The distance between Orange and Castlemaine is 875 km. The road distance is 750.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Orange to Castlemaine without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 53m and costs $65 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Orange to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orange to Castlemaine bus from?

Orange to Castlemaine bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3.

Where do I catch the Orange to Castlemaine train from?

Orange to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Orange Station.

Train or bus from Orange to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Orange to Castlemaine is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $430 and takes 18h 46m.

Where does the Orange to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Orange to Castlemaine bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

Where does the Orange to Castlemaine train arrive?

Orange to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Orange to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Castlemaine is 751 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Orange to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Orange to Castlemaine - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Orange to Castlemaine by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 794
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
11h 53m
$68–230
Bus, train via Wangaratta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 794
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain 623 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
12h 13m
$57–223
Drive 750.9 km
1. Drive from Orange to Castlemainecar 750.9 km
8h 40m
$134–194
Bus to Orange Airport, fly to Bendigo Airport
1. Take the bus from Orange Visitor Information Centre, Byng St to Orange Airportbus
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane OAG - BXG
7h 51m
$361–1,248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 794
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
13h 56m
$57–107
Train
1. Take the train from Orange Station to Central Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
18h 46m
$102–426
Bus to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Orange Visitor Information Centre, Byng St to Orange Airportbus
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
7h 1m
$329–633
Bus to Orange Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Orange Visitor Information Centre, Byng St to Orange Airportbus
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OAG - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
10h 21m
$167–695
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Bendigo Airport
1. Take the train from Orange Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane SYD - BXG
9h
$253–920

Orange to Castlemaine by bus and train

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11h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 875.1 km
Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Orange, NSW, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orange Station to Castlemaine Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 18h 46m.

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