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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney to Castlemaine

Composite routes from Sydney to Castlemaine

Cheapest
9 h 18 min
Car
872 km.
from $47
Other
5 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
725 km.
from $110.60
14 h 36 min
724 km.
from $22.83
12 h 50 min
724 km.
from $124.91
13 h 15 min
Bus, Train
724 km.
from $113.29
6 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
725 km.
from $173.67
8 h 25 min
Train, Plane
725 km.
from $133.38

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.93–$8.84
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$36.63

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Castlemaine
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.39–$13.89

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.31–$404.19
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.05–$366.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$404.19
Plane from Sydney Airport to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$757.86
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.05–$568.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$517.87

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Castlemaine
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$7.58
Train from Footscray to Castlemaine
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$7.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine is to bus which costs $1.30 - $43.48 and takes 14h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Castlemaine. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Castlemaine via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Sydney to Castlemaine?

The distance between Sydney and Castlemaine is 865 km. The road distance is 872.9 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Castlemaine without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs $45.65 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Castlemaine?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Sydney to Castlemaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Castlemaine bus from?

Sydney to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Castlemaine train from?

Sydney to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Castlemaine?

The best way to get from Sydney to Castlemaine is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs $45.65 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $173.91 - $445.65 and takes 4h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $1.30 - $43.48 and takes 14h 36m.

Where does the Sydney to Castlemaine bus arrive?

Sydney to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Sydney to Castlemaine train arrive?

Sydney to Castlemaine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Castlemaine is 873 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Sydney to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 72+ hotels available in Castlemaine. Prices start at $72.88 per night.
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