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How to get from Altona to Castlemaine by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Altona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 4 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

124minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Altona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    19 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35587
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Altona to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the WERRIBEE train from Altona station to Footscray station. Next, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

122minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Altona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    19 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Castlemaine

The distance between Altona, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 133.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Castlemaine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Castlemaine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Railway St/Pier St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Westona
  • Seaholme

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Railway St/Pier St (Altona)
  • Altona Station/Blyth St (Altona)
  • Mcbain St/Blyth St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

Castlemaine is located at Mostyn Street, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Lyttleton St/Hargraves St (Castlemaine).

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Lyttleton St/Hargraves St (Castlemaine)
  • Wheeler St/William St (Castlemaine)
  • Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)

By train

To get from Altona to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the WERRIBEE train from Altona station to Footscray station. Next, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

122minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Altona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    19 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Castlemaine?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Castlemaine by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Altona in Altona and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Castlemaine?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Altona.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Castlemaine?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Altona to Castlemaine?

    The ride from Altona to Castlemaine costs A$13.84.

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