How to get from Merri to Castlemaine by train?

From Merri to Castlemaine by train

To get from Merri to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Merri 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

143minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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 Merri

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merri
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 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

Alternative route from Merri to Castlemaine by train via MERNDA, LILYDALE and ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE

To get from Merri to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Merri station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

143minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Merri

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merri
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 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
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Public transport directions from Merri to Castlemaine

The distance between Merri, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 135.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merri 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 Merri

Merri is located at Merri, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is 26-Clarke St/St Georges Rd (Northcote).

Bus stations close to Merri:

  • Merri Railway Station/Merri Pde (Northcote)
  • Mclachlan St/Westgarth St (Northcote)
  • Westgarth St/Mclachlan St (Northcote)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

Castlemaine is located at Mostyn Street, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Castle Motel/Duke St (Castlemaine).

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castle Motel/Duke St (Castlemaine)
  • Railway Ave/Duke St (Castlemaine)
  • Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merri to Castlemaine by train via MERNDA, LILYDALE and ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE

To get from Merri to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Merri station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

143minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Merri

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merri
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct train between Merri and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merri to Castlemaine?

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

    The total travel time between Merri in Northcote and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Merri to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.

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