How to get from Spotswood to Castlemaine by bus and train?

From Spotswood to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from Spotswood to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Spotswood 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 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Spotswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Spotswood
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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

From Spotswood to Castlemaine by train

To get from Spotswood to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the WERRIBEE train from Spotswood station to Footscray station. Next, 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 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

109minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Spotswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Spotswood
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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 Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Spotswood to Castlemaine

The distance between Spotswood, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 125.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spotswood to Castlemaine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Castlemaine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Spotswood

Spotswood is located at Spotswood, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is North Williamstown.

Train stations close to Spotswood:

  • North Williamstown
  • Middle Footscray
  • Newport

Bus stations close to Spotswood:

  • Mclister St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
  • Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
  • Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

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

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Wheeler St/William St (Castlemaine)
  • James St/William St (Castlemaine)
  • Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St (Castlemaine)

Related Routes

From Spotswood to Castlemaine by train

To get from Spotswood to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the WERRIBEE train from Spotswood station to Footscray station. Next, 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 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

109minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Spotswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Spotswood
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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 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 Spotswood to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct train between Spotswood and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Spotswood to Castlemaine?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Spotswood in Spotswood to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Spotswood to Castlemaine by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Spotswood in Spotswood and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Spotswood in Spotswood.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Spotswood to Castlemaine?

    The ride from Spotswood to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.