There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd by bus, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 479 bus, train, line 5 bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 479
- Take the train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Rheola St/Napier Stbus 5
3h 42m$20–24Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo / ...
4h 41m$36–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Bendigo-BXG137.7 km
1h 37mDrive 137.7 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rdcar 137.7 km
1h 37m$25–36Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Bendigo
3h 21m$55–66
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd is to line 479 bus and train and line 5 bus which costs $19 - $24 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd is 150 km. The road distance is 137.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd without a car is to line 479 bus and train and line 5 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd.
There are 182+ hotels available in Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl 5 times a week. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Rheola St/Napier St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Phone
- +61 3 5444 3939
- [email protected]
- Website
- bendigoairportservice.com.au
Shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Bendigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- Bendigo Airport Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Bendigo-BXG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.