How to get from Macaulay to Castlemaine by train?

From Macaulay to Castlemaine by train

To get from Macaulay to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the UPFIELD train from Macaulay station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

102minA$8.54
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Macaulay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macaulay
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    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
    78 min
  • 8
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Macaulay to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from Macaulay to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne) station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 4 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

136minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 7454
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    14 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35587
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macaulay to Castlemaine

The distance between Macaulay, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 126.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macaulay 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 Macaulay

Macaulay is located at Macaulay, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne).

Train stations close to Macaulay:

  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Macaulay:

  • Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne)
  • Albermarle St/Macaulay Rd (Kensington)
  • Boundary Rd/Canning St (North Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

Castlemaine is located at Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 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)

Related Routes

From Macaulay to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from Macaulay to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne) station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 4 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

136minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Macaulay Station/Macaulay Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 7454
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    14 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35587
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Macaulay and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Macaulay to Castlemaine?

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

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

    The total travel time between Macaulay in North Melbourne and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the UPFIELD train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Macaulay in North Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Macaulay to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.