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

The cheapest way to get from Watsonia to Castlemaine is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watsonia to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Watsonia and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Watsonia station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Sunbury Station/Brook St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Watsonia and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Watsonia station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Watsonia Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Watsonia to Castlemaine?

The distance between Watsonia and Castlemaine is 145 km. The road distance is 127.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Watsonia to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Watsonia to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watsonia to Castlemaine bus from?

Watsonia to Castlemaine bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy.

Where do I catch the Watsonia to Castlemaine train from?

Watsonia to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Watsonia Station.

Train or bus from Watsonia to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Watsonia to Castlemaine is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 479 bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Watsonia to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Watsonia to Castlemaine bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd station.

Where does the Watsonia to Castlemaine train arrive?

Watsonia to Castlemaine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Watsonia to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Watsonia to Castlemaine is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Watsonia to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

Watsonia to Castlemaine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 479 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Watsonia Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 45m
$14–18
Bus, line 479 bus
1. Take the bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 479
3. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
4h 3m
$35–50
Drive 127.7 km
1. Drive from Watsonia to Castlemainecar 127.7 km
1h 28m
$23–34
Train via Sunbury
1. Take the train from Watsonia Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
3h 14m
$20–24

Watsonia to Castlemaine by train

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Distance: 145.3 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Watsonia Station to Castlemaine Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 4h 3m.

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