How to get from Ashburton to Castlemaine by train and tram?

From Ashburton to Castlemaine by train and tram

To get from Ashburton to Castlemaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Riversdale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 tram and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

168minA$8.54
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Tram - 70
70
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riversdale
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Camberwell)
    ID 19764
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21232
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ashburton to Castlemaine by train and tram via ALAMEIN, 75 and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Ashburton to Castlemaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Hartwell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

198minA$8.54
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Tram - 75
75
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hartwell
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    50-Smith Rd/Camberwell Rd (Camberwell)
    ID 21079
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21232
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ashburton to Castlemaine

The distance between Ashburton, Melbourne and Castlemaine, Melbourne is approximately 141.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashburton to Castlemaine by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ashburton

Ashburton is located at Ashburton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton).

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Alamein
  • Burwood
  • Ashburton

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Melbourne

Castlemaine is located at Castlemaine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine).

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine)
  • Lyttleton St/Hargraves St (Castlemaine)
  • Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St (Castlemaine)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ashburton to Castlemaine by train and tram via ALAMEIN, 75 and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Ashburton to Castlemaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Hartwell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

198minA$8.54
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Tram - 75
75
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hartwell
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    50-Smith Rd/Camberwell Rd (Camberwell)
    ID 21079
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21232
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ashburton to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line 70, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashburton to Castlemaine?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line 75, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Ashburton and Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ashburton to Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    The ALAMEIN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton to Riversdale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Riversdale station near Castlemaine in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashburton to Castlemaine in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Ashburton and Castlemaine in Melbourne by train and tram is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ashburton to get to Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    Get on the ALAMEIN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ashburton and Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Riversdale station, which is closest to Castlemaine in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and tram fare from Ashburton to Castlemaine?

    The ride from Ashburton to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.