How to get from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 86 tram from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) 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 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

147minA$8.54
Tram - 86
86
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston)
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maldon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35587
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the 86 tram from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Tram - 86
86
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston)
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    85 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 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine

The distance between 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston), Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 137.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Castlemaine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston)

42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) is located at 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston), Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is 42-Miller St/High St (Thornbury).

Bus stations close to 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston):

  • Miller St/High St (Preston)
  • Warrs Ave/High St (Preston)
  • Hotham St/Dundas St (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

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

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Lyttleton St/Hargraves St (Castlemaine)
  • Castlemaine Rsl/Mostyn St (Castlemaine)
  • Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, take the 86 tram from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Tram - 86
86
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston)
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    85 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 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct tram between 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine?

    The 86 tram line goes from Waterfront City Docklands station near 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Preston to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station near Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How long does it take to travel from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Preston and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to get to Castlemaine?

    Get on the 86 tram from the Waterfront City Docklands station near 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) and Castlemaine?

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine?

    The ride from 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.

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