There are 3 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 15m$14–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
2h 56m$8–25Drive 122.1 km
- Drive from Port Melbourne to Castlemainecar 122.1 km
1h 28m$22–32
Port Melbourne to Castlemaine by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Port Melbourne and Castlemaine is 128 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine, including transfers.
Port Melbourne to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Port Melbourne to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $25 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St once daily. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Port Melbourne to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.
Port Melbourne to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Castlemaine Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Castlemaine is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Port Melbourne to Castlemaine.
There are 87+ hotels available in Castlemaine.