How to get from Castlemaine to Talbot by train?

From Castlemaine to Talbot by train

To get from Castlemaine to Talbot in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BENDIGO train from Castlemaine Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT train from Ballarat Railway Station station to Talbot Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The train schedule from Castlemaine may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Talbot on the Moovit app.

257min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Talbot
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
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    78 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Maryborough
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Talbot Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:TAT
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Talbot
    Walk to
    Talbot
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castlemaine to Talbot

The distance between Castlemaine, Melbourne and Talbot, Melbourne is approximately 282.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castlemaine to Talbot by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Castlemaine to Talbot

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Train line BALLARAT, Train line BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Castlemaine to Talbot in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Castlemaine and Talbot in Melbourne by train is about 4 hr 17 min.

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

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

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