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How to get fromSydney to Castlemaineby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Castlemaine by plane, train, bus, 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
    4h 17m
    $234–755

  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
    12h 54m
    $75–255

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain train Bendigo
    13h 19m
    $103–296

  4. Drive 863.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Castlemainecar car 863.6 km
    9h 26m
    $156–224

  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
    6h 22m
    $132–330

  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
    6h 57m
    $130–302

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus 6107 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus bus Bendigo
    14h 36m
    $121–214

Sydney to Castlemaine by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 749.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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 train from Central Station to Castlemaine Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 54m.

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