How to get from Ardeer to Castlemaine by train?

From Ardeer to Castlemaine by train

To get from Ardeer to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Deer Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

133minA$13.84
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ardeer
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    13 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
    78 min
  • 8
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ardeer to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 400 bus from Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

135minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 400
400
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 5008
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 22342
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    12 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
    78 min
  • 9
    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 Ardeer to Castlemaine

The distance between Ardeer, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 136.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardeer to Castlemaine by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Castlemaine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ardeer

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Deer Park
  • Sunshine
  • Ginifer

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • Yallourn St/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • Ukrainian Catholic Church/Forrest St (Ardeer)

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)
  • Castle Motel/Duke St (Castlemaine)
  • Rowe St/Johnstone St (Castlemaine)

Related Routes

From Ardeer to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 400 bus from Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

135minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 400
400
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 5008
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 22342
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    12 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
    78 min
  • 9
    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 Ardeer to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 400, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct train between Ardeer and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ardeer to Castlemaine?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Ardeer in Sunshine West to Deer Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Deer Park station near Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ardeer to Castlemaine by train?

    The total travel time between Ardeer in Sunshine West and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ararat station near Ardeer in Sunshine West.

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

    Get off the train at the Deer Park station, which is closest to Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How much is the train fare from Ardeer to Castlemaine?

    The ride from Ardeer to Castlemaine costs A$13.84.