How long is the Melbourne to Bendigo bus?

About 2 hours via the Calder Freeway. V/Line trains take a similar time.

How much is the Melbourne to Bendigo bus?

Fares start from around $4 one-way with V/Line. The same fare applies to trains.

Which is better: bus or train from Melbourne to Bendigo?

The train is the standard option: more frequent timetable, similar journey time. Coaches run on weekends and during track work.

Where does the bus arrive in Bendigo?

Bendigo railway station in the city centre, walking distance from the Bendigo Tramways and Rosalind Park.

Can I continue to Echuca or Swan Hill?

Yes, transfer at Bendigo to V/Line connecting services to Echuca, Swan Hill and Mildura.

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About this route

The Melbourne–Bendigo corridor.

Melbourne to Bendigo is a 150-kilometre run along the Calder Freeway, taking around 2 hours. V/Line runs both train and coach services from Southern Cross to Bendigo, with the train being the standard option and coaches operating during track work and on selected timetables. Bendigo is the major regional hub for central Victoria, with onward V/Line connections to Echuca, Swan Hill and Mildura.

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Who runs this route.

V/Line
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Melbourne to Bendigo

The Melbourne–Bendigo corridor.

Who runs this route.

V/Line

What to know before you go.

Melbourne to Bendigo, answered.

Sydney → Melbourne

Melbourne → Adelaide

Melbourne → Canberra

Bendigo → Ballarat

Ballina → Melbourne

Mildura → Bendigo

Melbourne to Bendigo

The Melbourne–Bendigo corridor.

Who runs this route.

V/Line

What to know before you go.

Melbourne to Bendigo, answered.

How long is the Melbourne to Bendigo bus?

How much is the Melbourne to Bendigo bus?

Which is better: bus or train from Melbourne to Bendigo?

Where does the bus arrive in Bendigo?

Can I continue to Echuca or Swan Hill?

More through Melbourne and Bendigo.

Sydney → Melbourne

Melbourne → Adelaide

Melbourne → Canberra

Bendigo → Ballarat

Ballina → Melbourne

Mildura → Bendigo