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

The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Bendigo is to bus which costs $7 - $25 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ararat to Bendigo is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ararat to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Barkly St/Ingor St and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Dundas St/Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ararat and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct train from Ararat station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Ararat Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Ararat to Bendigo?

The distance between Ararat and Bendigo is 209 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ararat to Bendigo without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $9 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ararat to Bendigo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Bendigo bus from?

Ararat to Bendigo bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Barkly St/Ingor St station.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Bendigo train from?

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

Train or bus from Ararat to Bendigo?

The best way to get from Ararat to Bendigo is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $25 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Ararat to Bendigo bus arrive?

Ararat to Bendigo bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Dundas St/Market St station.

Where does the Ararat to Bendigo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ararat to Bendigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Bendigo is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ararat to Bendigo.

Where can I stay near Bendigo?

There are 180+ hotels available in Bendigo.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
3h 45m
$10–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barkly St/Ingor St to Dundas St/Market Stbus Stawell - St Arnaud Via Ararat
2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
4h 33m
$7–25
Train
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 43m
$19–26
Drive 157.3 km
1. Drive from Ararat to Bendigocar 157.3 km
1h 58m
$28–41

Ararat to Bendigo by train and bus

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.9 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Ararat Station to Bendigo Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barkly St/Ingor St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Dundas St/Market St in around 4h 33m.

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