The average train between Elsternwick and Bendigo takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Elsternwick 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.
Trains run hourly between Elsternwick and Bendigo. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elsternwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Bendigo at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Flinders Street Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick to Bendigo. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick station and arriving at Bendigo station via Bendigo Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Elsternwick to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Elsternwick to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Bendigo Station.
The distance between Elsternwick and Bendigo is 140.9 km. The road distance is 173 km.
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.