How to get from Blackburn to Castlemaine by train?

From Blackburn to Castlemaine by train

To get from Blackburn to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

134minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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

Alternative route from Blackburn to Castlemaine by train via BELGRAVE and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Blackburn to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the BELGRAVE train from Blackburn 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 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

137minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Castlemaine

The distance between Blackburn, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 146.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn 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 Blackburn

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn).

Train stations close to Blackburn:

  • Box Hill
  • Nunawading
  • Laburnum

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
  • Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
  • Albert St/Railway Rd (Blackburn)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

Castlemaine is located at Mostyn Street, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St (Castlemaine).

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St (Castlemaine)
  • Wheeler St/William St (Castlemaine)
  • Rowe St/Johnstone St (Castlemaine)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Blackburn to Castlemaine by train via BELGRAVE and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Blackburn to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the BELGRAVE train from Blackburn 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 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

137minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blackburn to Castlemaine?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Blackburn in Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Castlemaine by train?

    The total travel time between Blackburn in Blackburn and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Blackburn in Blackburn.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Castlemaine?

    The ride from Blackburn to Castlemaine costs A$13.84.

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