How to travel from Bendigo to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Bendigo and Bathurst is around 3,230km (2,007 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bendigo to Bathurst by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bathurst → Bendigo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time7h 55m
- Typical costA$1,440($970)
Qantas
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to 85 Franklin St then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration2 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$675($455)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Distance3,268km (2,030 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Bathurst by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$610 ($410) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$795 ($535).
The distance between Bendigo and Bathurst is around 3,230km (2,007 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 609km (378 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Bendigo and Bathurst by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Bathurst is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$795 ($535).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$610 ($410) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bendigo and Bathurst. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bendigo and Bathurst. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bendigo and Bathurst. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Bendigo to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bendigo to Bathurst typically takes around 7h 55m. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Bendigo and Bathurst. The distance is around 3,268km (2,030 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Bathurst is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$795 ($535).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Bathurst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 8h 35m | A$1,440($970) | every 2 hours | 4,365km (2,712 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 40m | A$795($535) | every 2 hours | 3,230km (2,007 miles) |
| Train to Footscray, Fly | 10h 25m | A$2,005($1,350) | 4 times a day | 4,624km (2,873 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 15m | A$1,350($905) | 3 times a week | 3,644km (2,264 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 13hrs | A$610($410) | once daily | 3,276km (2,036 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 23h | A$675($455) | once a week | 3,742km (2,325 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | A$615($415) | on demand | 3,268km (2,030 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bendigo and Bathurst
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Transwa
Airports near Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst