What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo is to bus which costs $2 - $21 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and Bendigo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central Station and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Central Station station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Bendigo is 185 km. The road distance is 149 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $2 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo?

The bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo bus from?

Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo train from?

Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $2 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $19 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bendigo Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo.

Where can I stay near Bendigo?

There are 180+ hotels available in Bendigo.

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo / ...
2h 7m
$2–21
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 32m
$15–19
Drive 149 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Bendigocar 149 km
1h 43m
$27–39
Train via Sunbury
1. Take the train from State Library Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 52m
$14–18

Melbourne Central Station to Bendigo by foot and bus

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Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Bendigo, 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. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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