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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Castlemaineby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Castlemaine by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Bendigo Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane SYD - BXG
    2h 54m
    $215–730

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train Bendigo
    14h
    $74–264

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train Bendigo
    13h 34m
    $148–315

  4. Drive 856.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Castlemainecar car 856.3 km
    9h 13m
    $153–221

  5. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train
    4h 59m
    $119–300

  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train
    5h 34m
    $108–276

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus bus Bendigo
    14h 1m
    $121–213

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Castlemaine by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Castlemaine, VIC, Australia?

Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Castlemaine Station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 14h.

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