What is the cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Melbourne is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bendigo to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bendigo Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Melbourne?

The distance between Bendigo and Melbourne is 162 km. The road distance is 149.7 km.

How do I travel from Bendigo to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Bendigo to Melbourne?

The train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Melbourne bus from?

Bendigo to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Melbourne train from?

Bendigo to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.

Train or bus from Bendigo to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $19 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Bendigo to Melbourne bus arrive?

Bendigo to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Bendigo to Melbourne train arrive?

Bendigo to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Bendigo to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Melbourne is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Bendigo to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5327+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Bendigo to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bendigo to Melbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
1h 58m
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
2h 35m
$2–19
Drive 149.7 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Melbournecar 149.7 km
1h 42m
$29–41

Bendigo to Melbourne by train

137Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Bendigo, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice a week. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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