Victorian Goldfields Railway Castlemaine - Maldon

… with the Victorian Goldfields Railway and enjoy a true heritage experience on board the steam train from Castlemaine to picturesque Maldon. 

Start your journey by jumping on a V/Line train to Castlemaine. From here, make your way to platform 3 and the steam train.

Travelling in authentic wooden body carriages to the historic township of Maldon, you’ll be forgiven for thinking it’s 1909 rather than 2009.  Maldon itself is best explored on foot, with cafes and shops aplenty.

 

Please note the steam train only operates on certain days – see below for more information or visit vgr.com.au (new window) or call (03) 5470 6658.

 

Fares

Return fares Castlemaine – Maldon on the Victoria Goldfields Railway (as at May 2009):

	Adult	Concession	Child*	Family **
Excursion^	$29	$26	$13	$60
First class	$40	$37	$23	$93

  

   * Child = (4-15 yrs)      ** Family = (2 adults & 3 children)      ^ = Economy class

Please note: V/Line tickets cannot be used on the Victorian Goldfields Railway.  See below for V/Line fares.

 

Timetables

The Victorian Goldfields Railway generally operates on Wednesdays and Sundays.

During school and public holidays there may be additional services. Check see vgr.com.au (new window) or call (03) 5470 6658 for more information.

V/Line timetables are available at vline.com.au/timetables or download a PDF copy:

 

Bendigo – Melbourne timetable (PDF, 200KB)

 

 

Getting there

Catch a V/Line Bendigo Line train to Castlemaine Station (timetable above) and walk to platform 3.

  

Catching V/Line there is easier and cheaper than you might think

$46.40 – that’s how little it costs for 2 adults and up to 4 children travelling from Melbourne to Castlemaine and back during off peak times, including weekends.

This fare is calculated using the Family Traveller fare, where up to 2 kids travel free with each fare paying adult.  Conditions apply - see vline.com.au/familytraveller for more info.

Full fare, Off Peak fare = $23.20 return

Concession, Off Peak weekday fare = $11.60 return

 

Concession, Off Peak weekend fare = $16.40 return

 

Use the Plan Your Journey tool (see left – Help!) to check V/Line fares and times. 

If your journey begins or ends in metropolitan Melbourne, pre-purchase your V/Line ticket. 
On the day, you can use it to travel on Melbourne metropolitan public transport from your front door all the way to your arrival station at no extra cost. 

 

In addition, you can use your valid V/Line ticket to travel on Bendigo’s local buses.

See Your V/Line ticket is also a Metcard for more info.

Buy your V/Line Castlemaine tickets online today or from a V/Line sales outlet.

Other things to do in Castlemaine and Maldon

Check out the Visit Victoria website for more suggestions on things to do when you visit:

• Castlemaine (new window)
  
  
• Maldon (new window)