How to get from Epping to Castlemaine by train?

From Epping to Castlemaine by train

To get from Epping to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

160minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    2 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
    86 min
  • 8
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Epping to Castlemaine by train via MERNDA, FRANKSTON and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Epping to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Epping 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

160minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    2 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
    86 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 Epping to Castlemaine

The distance between Epping, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 149.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping 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 Epping

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

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Thomastown
  • South Morang
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Epping to Castlemaine by train via MERNDA, FRANKSTON and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Epping to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Epping 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

160minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    2 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
    86 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 Epping to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Epping and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Epping to Castlemaine?

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

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.

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

    The ride from Epping to Castlemaine costs A$13.84.

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