The average bus between Northcote and Bendigo takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Northcote to Bendigo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Northcote and Bendigo. The earliest departure is at 7:11 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Northcote is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Bendigo at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 35m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Northcote to Bendigo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Bendigo. However, there are services departing from Northcote station and arriving at Bendigo station via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Northcote to Bendigo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.
Northcote to Bendigo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
The distance between Northcote and Bendigo is 129 km. The road distance is 192 km.
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl twice daily. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 43m.