How to get from Preston to Castlemaine by train?

From Preston to Castlemaine by train

To get from Preston to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the MERNDA train from Preston 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

136minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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
    88 min
  • 6
    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 Preston to Castlemaine

The distance between Preston, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 139.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston 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 Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Bell

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Cramer St/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

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

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Berkley St/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
  • Doveton St/Barker St (Castlemaine)
  • Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Castlemaine?

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.

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