How to get from Ringwood to Castlemaine by train?

By train

To get from Ringwood to Castlemaine in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

158minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 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
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via BELGRAVE and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Ringwood to Castlemaine in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Ringwood 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 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

188minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    50 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 Ringwood to Castlemaine

The distance between Ringwood, Melbourne and Castlemaine, Melbourne is approximately 152.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ringwood 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 Ringwood

Ringwood is located at Ringwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wilana St/Bedford Rd (Ringwood).

Train stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood East
  • Heathmont
  • Mitcham

Bus stations close to Ringwood:

  • Wilana St/Bedford Rd (Ringwood)
  • Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
  • Station St/Wantirna Rd (Ringwood)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via BELGRAVE and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Ringwood to Castlemaine in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Ringwood 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 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

188minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    50 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Ringwood and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ringwood to Castlemaine?

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

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

    The total travel time between Ringwood in Ringwood and Castlemaine in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ringwood in Ringwood.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ringwood to Castlemaine costs A$13.84.

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