How to get from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

155minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2279
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castlemaine
    Walk to
    Castlemaine
    Mostyn Street
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 86 tram from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station to 9-Spring St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
    ID 4506
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    9-Spring St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17882
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 9
    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 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine
The distance between 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston), Castlemaine and Castlemaine, Castlemaine is approximately 140.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) 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 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)

49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) is located at 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston), Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston):

  • Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Hill Gr/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Central Ave/Murray Rd (Preston)
Public transport stations close to Castlemaine, Castlemaine

Castlemaine is located at Mostyn Street, Castlemaine and the nearest public transport station is Castlemaine.

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St (Castlemaine)
  • Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
  • Castle Motel/Duke St (Castlemaine)
Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine in Castlemaine, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 86 tram from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station to 9-Spring St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Castlemaine
Leaves from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
    ID 4506
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    9-Spring St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17882
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 9
    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 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) and Castlemaine?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine?

    The 903 bus line goes from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station near 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Melbourne to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Altona station near Castlemaine in Castlemaine.

  • How long does it take to travel from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Melbourne and Castlemaine in Castlemaine by bus and train is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to get to Castlemaine?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) stop near 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) and Castlemaine?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine?

    The ride from 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Castlemaine costs A$8.54.

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