How to get from Castlemaine to Nicholson by bus and train?

From Castlemaine to Nicholson by bus and train

To get from Castlemaine to Nicholson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BENDIGO train from Castlemaine Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON train and finally take the COACH bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station to General Store/Princes Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Castlemaine may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nicholson on the Moovit app.

400min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Castlemaine Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    98 min
  • 4
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    244 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 46442
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Marlo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Store/Princes Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Princes Hwy
    ID 16316
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castlemaine to Nicholson

The distance between Castlemaine, Melbourne and Nicholson, Melbourne is approximately 412.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 400 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castlemaine to Nicholson by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Castlemaine to Nicholson

To check the bus and train timetable from Castlemaine to Nicholson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castlemaine) and destination (Nicholson), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Nicholson?

    The fastest way takes 400 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Train line TRARALGON, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Nicholson in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Castlemaine to Nicholson in Melbourne?

    The BENDIGO train line goes from Castlemaine Railway Station near Castlemaine to Southern Cross Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station near Nicholson in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Castlemaine to Nicholson in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Castlemaine and Nicholson in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Castlemaine to get to Nicholson in Melbourne?

    Get on the BENDIGO train from the Castlemaine Railway Station near Castlemaine in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Castlemaine and Nicholson in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station, which is closest to Nicholson in Melbourne.

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