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How to get from Ascot Vale to Castlemaine by train?

By train

To get from Ascot Vale to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Ascot Vale station to Southern Cross station. Next, 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

135minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ascot Vale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ascot Vale
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ascot Vale to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the 472 bus from Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale) station to Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray) station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

132minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale)
    ID 5768
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Williamstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 21170
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    80 min
  • 7
    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 Ascot Vale to Castlemaine
The distance between Ascot Vale, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 137.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ascot Vale 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 Ascot Vale

Ascot Vale is located at Ascot Vale, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale).

Bus stations close to Ascot Vale:

  • Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale)
  • Middle St/Ascot Vale Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Bloomfield Rd/Rothwell St (Ascot Vale)
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)
  • Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine)
  • Castle Motel/Duke St (Castlemaine)

By bus and train

To get from Ascot Vale to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the 472 bus from Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale) station to Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray) station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

132minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ascot Vale Station/Mccully St (Ascot Vale)
    ID 5768
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Williamstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 21170
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    80 min
  • 7
    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 Ascot Vale to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ascot Vale to Castlemaine?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 472, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Ascot Vale and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ascot Vale to Castlemaine?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ascot Vale in Ascot Vale to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

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

    The total travel time between Ascot Vale in Ascot Vale and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ascot Vale in Ascot Vale.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How much is the train fare from Ascot Vale to Castlemaine?

    The ride from Ascot Vale to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.

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