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 39 min.

399min
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
    750 m • 10 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
    95 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
    249 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 412.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 399 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.

Public transport stations close to Castlemaine

Castlemaine is located at Castlemaine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lyttleton St/Hargraves St.

Train stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine Railway Station

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Lyttleton St/Hargraves St
  • Greenhill Ave/Wheeler St
  • Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St

Public transport stations close to Nicholson, Melbourne

Nicholson is located at Nicholson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy.

Bus stations close to Nicholson:

  • Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy
  • General Store/Princes Hwy
  • Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 399 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 39 min.

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

    The BENDIGO train line goes from Castlemaine Railway Station station near Castlemaine to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross 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 39 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 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 stop, which is closest to Nicholson in Melbourne.

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