How to get from Castlemaine to Preston by train and tram?

From Castlemaine to Preston by train and tram

To get from Castlemaine to Preston in Melbourne, take the BENDIGO train from Castlemaine Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the 11 tram from Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The train and tram schedule from Castlemaine may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

159min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
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
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43477
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Castlemaine to Preston by bus and train

To get from Castlemaine to Preston 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 MERNDA train and finally take the 527 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The train and tram schedule from Castlemaine may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

164min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
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
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PRE
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd
    ID 2276
    190 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd
    ID 2272
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castlemaine to Preston

The distance between Castlemaine, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 137.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castlemaine to Preston by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Tram schedule from Castlemaine to Preston

To check the train and tram schedule from Castlemaine to Preston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castlemaine) and destination (Preston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train and tram, 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 train and tram schedules.

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From Castlemaine to Preston by bus and train

To get from Castlemaine to Preston 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 MERNDA train and finally take the 527 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The train and tram schedule from Castlemaine may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

164min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
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
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PRE
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd
    ID 2276
    190 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd
    ID 2272
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Tram line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castlemaine to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Train line MERNDA, Bus line 527.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Castlemaine to Preston 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 tram line till Southern Cross station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Castlemaine and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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