How to get from Darling to Castlemaine by train?

From Darling to Castlemaine by train

To get from Darling to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Darling station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$8.54
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Darling

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Darling
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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
    85 min
  • 8
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Darling to Castlemaine by train and tram

To get from Darling to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)
    ID 18451
    1.1 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 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
    85 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 Darling to Castlemaine

The distance between Darling, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 139.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Darling 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 Darling

Darling is located at Darling, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Malvern Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East).

Train stations close to Darling:

  • East Malvern

Bus stations close to Darling:

  • Malvern Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East)
  • Moira St/Malvern Rd (Malvern East)
  • Ailsa Ave/Darling Rd (Malvern East)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

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

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

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

Related Routes

From Darling to Castlemaine by train and tram

To get from Darling to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)
    ID 18451
    1.1 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 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
    85 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 Darling to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct train between Darling and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Darling to Castlemaine?

    The GLEN WAVERLEY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Darling in Malvern East 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 Darling to Castlemaine by train?

    The total travel time between Darling in Malvern East and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the GLEN WAVERLEY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Darling in Malvern East.

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

    The ride from Darling to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.