What is the cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Castlemaine?

The cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Castlemaine is to train which costs $9 - $14 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Castlemaine?

The fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Swan Hill and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Swan Hill station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Swan Hill and Castlemaine?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swan Hill Station station and arriving at Castlemaine Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Swan Hill to Castlemaine?

The distance between Swan Hill and Castlemaine is 220 km. The road distance is 222.9 km.

How do I travel from Swan Hill to Castlemaine without a car?

The best way to get from Swan Hill to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $9 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Swan Hill to Castlemaine?

The train from Swan Hill Station to Castlemaine Station takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Swan Hill to Castlemaine bus from?

Swan Hill to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St.

Where do I catch the Swan Hill to Castlemaine train from?

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

Train or bus from Swan Hill to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Swan Hill to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $9 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Swan Hill to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Swan Hill to Castlemaine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Swan Hill to Castlemaine train arrive?

Swan Hill to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Castlemaine Station.

Can I drive from Swan Hill to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Swan Hill to Castlemaine is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Swan Hill to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 57m
$9–14
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach / ...
3h 42m
$4–33
Drive 222.9 km
1. Drive from Swan Hill to Castlemainecar 222.9 km
2h 36m
$41–58

Swan Hill to Castlemaine by train

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Distance: 220.2 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Swan Hill, VIC, Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Swan Hill Station to Castlemaine Station twice daily. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl twice daily. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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