How to get from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine by bus and train?

From Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine by bus and train

To get from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St station to Footscray station. Next, take the BENDIGO 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 - 402
402
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Swanston St/Grattan St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Grattan St
    ID 7465
    230 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    810 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine by , train and tram

To get from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one tram line and one train line: take the 6 tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 station to Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the BENDIGO train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

130minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 6
6
WILLIAMSTOWN
6
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne University/Swanston St #1
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19499
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    undefined - WILLIAMSTOWN6
    Wait for
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    810 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine

The distance between Melbourne University/Swanston St #1, Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 127.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 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 Melbourne University/Swanston St #1

Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 is located at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne University/Swanston St #1.

Train stations close to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1:

  • Parkville Railway Station

Bus stations close to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1:

  • Melbourne University/Swanston St
  • Swanston St/Grattan St
  • Melbourne University/Grattan St

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.

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castle Motel/Duke St
  • James St/William St
  • Railway Ave/Duke St

Related Routes

From Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine by , train and tram

To get from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one tram line and one train line: take the 6 tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 station to Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the BENDIGO train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

130minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 6
6
WILLIAMSTOWN
6
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne University/Swanston St #1
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19499
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    undefined - WILLIAMSTOWN6
    Wait for
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    810 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 402, Train line BENDIGO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Tram line 6, , Train line BENDIGO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine?

    The 402 bus line goes from Swanston St/Grattan St station near Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 in Parkville to Footscray Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray Station station near Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 in Parkville and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to get to Castlemaine?

    Get on the 402 bus from the Swanston St/Grattan St stop near Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 in Parkville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and Castlemaine?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine?

    The ride from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.

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