How to get from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine by bus and train?

From Cape Paterson to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COACH bus from Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the BENDIGO train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Castlemaine Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Cape Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Castlemaine on the Moovit app.

324min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd
    ID 17968
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd
    ID 17341
    82 min
  • 4
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    470 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Echuca
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    94 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine

The distance between Cape Paterson, Melbourne and Castlemaine, Melbourne is approximately 274.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 324 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine

To check the bus and train schedule from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cape Paterson) and destination (Castlemaine), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 324 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH, Train line BENDIGO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cape Paterson and Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd station near Cape Paterson to Dandenong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dandenong Station station near Castlemaine in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cape Paterson to Castlemaine in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cape Paterson and Castlemaine in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cape Paterson to get to Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    Get on the COACH bus from the Seaward Dr/Cape Paterson Rd stop near Cape Paterson in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cape Paterson and Castlemaine in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Station station, which is closest to Castlemaine in Melbourne.

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