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

From Castlemaine to Research by bus and train

To get from Castlemaine to Research 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 579 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Research Shops/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 21490
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Research Shops/Main Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Research Shops/Main Rd
    ID 7816
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castlemaine to Research by bus and train via BENDIGO, HURSTBRIDGE and 582

To get from Castlemaine to Research 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 582 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Park Rd/Beard St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min.

226min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 582
582
Walk to Research
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 20799
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Eltham Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Rd/Beard St
    ID 11692
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castlemaine to Research

The distance between Castlemaine, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 158.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castlemaine to Research by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Castlemaine to Research by bus and train via BENDIGO, HURSTBRIDGE and 582

To get from Castlemaine to Research 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 582 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Park Rd/Beard St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min.

226min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 582
582
Walk to Research
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 20799
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Eltham Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Rd/Beard St
    ID 11692
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

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

    The alternative route takes 226 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 582.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Castlemaine to Research 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 Research in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Castlemaine and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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