How to get from West Footscray to Castlemaine by train?

From West Footscray to Castlemaine by train

To get from West Footscray to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the SUNBURY train from West Footscray station to Footscray station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

103minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from West Footscray
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    5 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
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From West Footscray to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from West Footscray to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the 414 bus from West Footscray Station/Sunshine Rd (West Footscray) station to Nicholson St/Paisley St (Footscray) station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

129minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 414
414
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from West Footscray Station/Sunshine Rd (West Footscray)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Footscray Station/Sunshine Rd (West Footscray)
    ID 41062
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 414414
    Wait for bus
    414
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicholson St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 21176
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    80 min
  • 7
    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 West Footscray to Castlemaine
The distance between West Footscray, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 123.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Footscray 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 West Footscray

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Charles St/Williamstown Rd (Seddon).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Charles St/Williamstown Rd (Seddon)
  • Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd (West Footscray)
  • Eleanor St/Barkly St (Footscray)
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)
  • Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St (Castlemaine)
  • Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
Related Routes

From West Footscray to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from West Footscray to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the 414 bus from West Footscray Station/Sunshine Rd (West Footscray) station to Nicholson St/Paisley St (Footscray) station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

129minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 414
414
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from West Footscray Station/Sunshine Rd (West Footscray)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Footscray Station/Sunshine Rd (West Footscray)
    ID 41062
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 414414
    Wait for bus
    414
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicholson St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 21176
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    80 min
  • 7
    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 West Footscray to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Footscray to Castlemaine?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 414, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between West Footscray and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Footscray to Castlemaine?

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

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

    The total travel time between West Footscray in West Footscray and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by train is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near West Footscray in West Footscray.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from West Footscray to Castlemaine?

    The ride from West Footscray to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.

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