The average train between Geelong and Bendigo takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Geelong 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 Geelong and Bendigo. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geelong is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Bendigo at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Geelong to Bendigo. However, there are services departing from Geelong station and arriving at Bendigo station via Footscray Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Geelong to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
Geelong to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bendigo Station.
The distance between Geelong and Bendigo is 154.6 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Bendigo Station via Footscray Station in around 3h 15m.