The distance between Bendigo and Brisbane is around 1,598km (993 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bendigo to Brisbane by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane.
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Brisbane.
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There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Brisbane by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$250 ($165) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).
The distance between Bendigo and Brisbane is around 1,598km (993 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,320km (820 miles)
It takes around 1 day 3h to get from Bendigo and Brisbane by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Brisbane is to drive which takes around 18hrs and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$250 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bendigo and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bendigo to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
V-Line, XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Bendigo and Brisbane. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bendigo and Brisbane. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane. instead which will take 1 day 3h.
The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bendigo and Brisbane. The distance is around 1,598km (993 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Brisbane is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 3h and will usually cost around A$250 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | A$250($165) | once daily | 2,088km (1,297 miles) |
Train via Southern Cross | 1 day 3h | A$250($165) | once daily | 2,088km (1,297 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | A$365($245) | twice a week | 2,122km (1,319 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | A$215($145) | on demand | 1,598km (993 miles) |
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