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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Bendigo is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Bendigo is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Colac to Bendigo?

The distance between Colac and Bendigo is 304 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Bendigo without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $18 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Colac to Bendigo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colac to Bendigo bus from?

Colac to Bendigo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Where do I catch the Colac to Bendigo train from?

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

Train or bus from Colac to Bendigo?

The best way to get from Colac to Bendigo is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $55 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Colac to Bendigo bus arrive?

Colac to Bendigo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.

Where does the Colac to Bendigo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colac to Bendigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Bendigo is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Colac to Bendigo.

Where can I stay near Bendigo?

There are 161+ hotels available in Bendigo.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 16m
$18–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus
3. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
6h 5m
$4–51
Drive 218.4 km
1. Drive from Colac to Bendigocar 218.4 km
2h 51m
$40–57

Colac to Bendigo by train

35Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.5 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Colac Station to Bendigo Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 6h 5m.

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