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

The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Bendigo is to bus which costs $3 - $22 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geelong to Bendigo is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Geelong and Bendigo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Geelong and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Geelong to Bendigo?

The distance between Geelong and Bendigo is 232 km. The road distance is 175 km.

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

The best way to get from Geelong to Bendigo without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Geelong to Bendigo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Bendigo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geelong to Bendigo train from?

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

Train or bus from Geelong to Bendigo?

The best way to get from Geelong to Bendigo is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Geelong to Bendigo bus arrive?

Geelong to Bendigo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Geelong to Bendigo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geelong to Bendigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Bendigo is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Geelong to Bendigo.

Where can I stay near Bendigo?

There are 158+ hotels available in Bendigo.

Geelong to Bendigo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Bendigo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 15m
$14–19
Bus via Melbourne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo
3h 40m
$3–34
Drive 175 km
1. Drive from Geelong to Bendigocar 175 km
2h 30m
$32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
4h 30m
$3–22

Geelong to Bendigo by train

152Weekly Trains

3h 15mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Geelong to Bendigo.

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Distance: 231.8 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Geelong Station to Bendigo Station via Footscray Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Footscray Station/Irving St in around 3h 40m.

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