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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Castlemaine is to bus via Hamilton which costs $4 - $55 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Hamilton Station/Station St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Portland to Castlemaine?

The distance between Portland and Castlemaine is 348 km. The road distance is 327.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Castlemaine without a car is to bus via Hamilton which takes 7h 3m and costs $4 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Portland to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Castlemaine bus from?

Portland to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St station.

Where does the Portland to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Portland to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Hamilton Station/Station St.

Can I drive from Portland to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Castlemaine is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Portland to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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

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

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Bus via Hamilton
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1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
7h 3m
$4–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
7h 28m
$19–41
Drive 327.2 km
1. Drive from Portland to Castlemainecar 327.2 km
4h 2m
$59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
7h 45m
$4–52

Portland to Castlemaine by bus

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 347.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Hamilton Station/Station St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 7h 3m.

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