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. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Castlemaine on the Moovit app.

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 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. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Castlemaine on the Moovit app.

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
    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 and 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine

To check the bus and train schedule from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Castlemaine using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne University/Swanston St #1) and destination (Castlemaine), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

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

To get from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to 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. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Castlemaine on the Moovit app.

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
    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.

  • 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 and 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.

  • 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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