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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Bendigo is to bus which costs $1 - $17 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Bendigo is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Bendigo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Bendigo?

The distance between Ballarat and Bendigo is 117 km. The road distance is 118.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Bendigo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $1 - $17.

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

The bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Bendigo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Bendigo train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Bendigo?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Bendigo is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $1 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Ballarat to Bendigo bus arrive?

Ballarat to Bendigo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Ballarat to Bendigo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Bendigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Bendigo is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Ballarat to Bendigo.

Where can I stay near Bendigo?

There are 179+ hotels available in Bendigo.

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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
1h 48m
$1–17
Train
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 38m
$18–25
Drive 118.6 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Bendigocar 118.6 km
1h 31m
$22–31

Ballarat to Bendigo by bus

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Distance: 117 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl once daily. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Bendigo Station via Footscray Station in around 3h 38m.

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