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

The cheapest way to get from Rutherglen to Castlemaine is to bus and train via Echuca which costs $11 - $40 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rutherglen to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Rutherglen and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from High St/Murray St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Rutherglen to Castlemaine?

The distance between Rutherglen and Castlemaine is 303 km. The road distance is 278.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rutherglen to Castlemaine without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $4 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Rutherglen to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rutherglen to Castlemaine bus from?

Rutherglen to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from High St/Murray St station.

Where does the Rutherglen to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Rutherglen to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Wangaratta Station/Norton St.

Can I drive from Rutherglen to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Rutherglen to Castlemaine is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Rutherglen to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 87+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Rutherglen to Castlemaine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rutherglen to Castlemaine by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from High St/Murray St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
6h
$5–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High St/Murray St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
2. Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
6h 14m
$32–184
Drive 278.6 km
1. Drive from Rutherglen to Castlemainecar 278.6 km
3h 30m
$50–72
Bus, train via Echuca
1. Take the bus from High St/Murray St to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Echuca Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
6h 30m
$11–36
Bus via Shepparton
1. Take the bus from High St/Murray St to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Shepparton Bus Interchange/Maude St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Shepparton Station - Bendigo Station Via Shepparton Station
8h 20m
$19–42

Rutherglen to Castlemaine by bus

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Distance: 302.9 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from High St/Murray St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 6h.

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