How to get from Balaclava to Castlemaine by train?

By train

To get from Balaclava to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

125minA$8.54
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Balaclava
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balaclava
  • 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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 8
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SANDRINGHAM, FRANKSTON and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Balaclava to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, 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 FRANKSTON train and finally 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

125minA$8.54
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Balaclava
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balaclava
  • 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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 8
    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 Balaclava to Castlemaine
The distance between Balaclava, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 136.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is 38-Balaclava Station/Carlisle St (Balaclava).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Glen Eira Rd/Brighton Rd (Ripponlea)
  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
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)
  • Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St (Castlemaine)
Related Routes

Alternative route by train via SANDRINGHAM, FRANKSTON and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Balaclava to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, 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 FRANKSTON train and finally 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

125minA$8.54
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Balaclava
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balaclava
  • 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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 8
    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 Balaclava to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Balaclava and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balaclava to Castlemaine?

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Balaclava in Balaclava to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street station near Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava in Balaclava and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Balaclava in Balaclava.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

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

    The ride from Balaclava to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.

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