How to travel from Albury to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Albury and Bendigo is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Albury to Bendigo by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Benalla Station and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$42($28)
Operated by

V-Line

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$70($47)
Operated by

V-Line

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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance311km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Albury to Bendigo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$42 ($28) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$255 ($170).

The distance between Albury and Bendigo is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (154 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Albury and Bendigo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Bendigo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$255 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$42 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Bendigo. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

V-Line and XPT run train services between Albury and Bendigo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Bendigo. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Benalla Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

V-Line and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Albury and Bendigo. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Bendigo. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Bendigo. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Bendigo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$42 ($28).

How do I get from Albury to Bendigo

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Bendigo

Transport options from Albury to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 10m
A$255($170)
every 2 hours406km (252 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
A$42($28)
3 times a week301km (187 miles)
Bus via Moama Coach Stop5h 35m
A$52($35)
6 times a week413km (257 miles)
Train
5h 50m
A$70($47)
every 20 mins467km (290 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
A$42($28)
on demand311km (193 miles)

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Airports near Bendigo

The following major airports near Bendigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bendigo
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bendigo
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Bendigo