The distance between Bendigo and Geelong is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bendigo to Geelong by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Geelong → Bendigo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Footscray and then to Geelong Station.
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Take the bus to Geelong.
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There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Geelong by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$30 ($20) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$25 ($17).
The distance between Bendigo and Geelong is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Bendigo and Geelong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Geelong is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx A$25 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$30 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bendigo and Geelong. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bendigo to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Footscray. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
V-Line run train services between Bendigo and Geelong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Geelong. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bendigo and Geelong with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 40m.
V-Line run regular bus services between Bendigo and Geelong. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Geelong. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray and then to Geelong Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Geelong. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Geelong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$40 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | A$40($27) | hourly | 232km (144 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | A$30($20) | 5 times a week | 212km (132 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | A$25($17) | on demand | 188km (117 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.