The average train between Bendigo and Melbourne takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Bendigo to Melbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bendigo and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bendigo is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 12:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bendigo station and arriving at Melbourne station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
Bendigo to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.
Bendigo to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
The distance between Bendigo and Melbourne is 132 km. The road distance is 162 km.
V/Line operates a train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
