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

From Balaclava to Castlemaine by train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Castlemaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3 tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

136minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 3
3
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 33
    Wait for tram
    3
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18651
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Balaclava to Castlemaine by train

To get from Balaclava to Castlemaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

133minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    85 min
  • 8
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Castlemaine

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Castlemaine, Melbourne is approximately 144.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Wimbledon Ave/Brighton Rd (Elwood)
  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
  • Chapel St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)

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

From Balaclava to Castlemaine by train

To get from Balaclava to Castlemaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

133minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    85 min
  • 8
    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 Balaclava to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    The 3 tram line goes from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station near Balaclava to East Malvern station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till East Malvern station near Castlemaine in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Castlemaine in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balaclava to get to Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3 tram from the 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balaclava and Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the East Malvern station, which is closest to Castlemaine in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balaclava to Castlemaine?

    The ride from Balaclava to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.