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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Bendigo is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Bendigo is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Parkville Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Carlton to Bendigo?

The distance between Carlton and Bendigo is 162 km. The road distance is 148.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Bendigo without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Carlton to Bendigo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Bendigo bus from?

Carlton to Bendigo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lygon St/Grattan St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Bendigo train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Bendigo?

The best way to get from Carlton to Bendigo is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $26 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Carlton to Bendigo bus arrive?

Carlton to Bendigo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Carlton to Bendigo train arrive?

Carlton to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bendigo Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Bendigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Bendigo is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Carlton to Bendigo.

Where can I stay near Bendigo?

There are 161+ hotels available in Bendigo.

Carlton to Bendigo - 3 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 27m
$12–16
Line 402 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo
3h 15m
$6–25
Drive 148.4 km
1. Drive from Carlton to Bendigocar 148.4 km
1h 43m
$27–39

Carlton to Bendigo by train

152Weekly Trains

2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Footscray Station/Irving St in around 3h 15m.

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