The average train between Melbourne and Bendigo takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Bendigo. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bendigo at 1:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Bendigo station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Melbourne to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Melbourne to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bendigo Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Bendigo is 132 km. The road distance is 162 km.
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.