There are 3 ways to get from Bendigo to Emerald by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
4h 23m$21–24Bus, line 302 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
5h 41m$9–27Drive 197.2 km
- Drive from Bendigo to Emeraldcar 197.2 km
2h 31m$36–51
Bendigo to Emerald by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Emerald is to bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus which costs $8 - $27 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Emerald is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bendigo station to Emerald station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Bendigo and Emerald is 217 km. The road distance is 197.2 km.
The best way to get from Bendigo to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $21 - $25.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Bendigo to Emerald, including transfers.
Bendigo to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Bendigo to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.
The best way to get from Bendigo to Emerald is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $21 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $8 - $27 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Bendigo, VIC, Australia and Emerald, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Bendigo Station to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Southern Cross Station, Belgrave Station, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Bendigo to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Bendigo to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Emerald is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bendigo to Emerald.
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