How to get from Frankston to Castlemaine by train?

From Frankston to Castlemaine by train

To get from Frankston to Castlemaine in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Frankston 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

174minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Frankston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Frankston
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 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
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Frankston to Castlemaine

The distance between Frankston, Melbourne and Castlemaine, Melbourne is approximately 170.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frankston to Castlemaine by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Frankston

Frankston is located at Frankston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston).

Train stations close to Frankston:

  • Seaford
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
  • Playne St/Young St (Frankston)
  • Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Melbourne

Castlemaine is located at Castlemaine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine).

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine)
  • Lyttleton St/Hargraves St (Castlemaine)
  • Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St (Castlemaine)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Frankston and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Frankston to Castlemaine?

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

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

    The total travel time between Frankston in Frankston and Castlemaine in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Frankston in Frankston.

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

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

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

    The ride from Frankston to Castlemaine costs A$13.84.

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