How to travel from Bendigo to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Bendigo and Burnie is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bendigo to Burnie by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Bendigo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sunbury Station then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costA$270($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$175($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration12hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$165($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Burnie by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$270 ($180).
The distance between Bendigo and Burnie is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Bendigo and Burnie by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Burnie is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$270 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bendigo and Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury Station then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bendigo and Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury Station then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury Station then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bendigo to Burnie. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie. instead which will take 12hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around A$165 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | A$270($180) | every 3 hours | 542km (337 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury Station, Fly | 4h 10m | A$355($240) | every 3 hours | 631km (392 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | A$320($215) | every 2 hours | 616km (383 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury Station, plane and bus | 5h 55m | A$255($175) | every 20 mins | 788km (490 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 55m | A$180($120) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 10m | A$175($120) | twice a week | 668km (415 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12hrs | A$165($110) | twice daily | 642km (399 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bendigo and Burnie
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
V-Line
Bus companies
Merseylink
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie