How to travel from Bendigo to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Bendigo and St Helens is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bendigo to St Helens 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 St Helens → Bendigo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$470($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$380($255)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$365($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bendigo to St Helens by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Bendigo and St Helens is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)
It takes around 14h 15m to get from Bendigo and St Helens by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to St Helens is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$165 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and St Helens is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus 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 St Helens. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bendigo and St Helens. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to St Helens. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to St Helens is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from St Helens. 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 St Helens. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens. instead which will take 14h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to St Helens is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 15m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 15m | A$470($315) | twice daily | 1,771km (1,101 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | A$165($110) | twice daily | 772km (480 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane and bus | 7h 30m | A$480($325) | twice daily | 833km (517 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 45m | A$380($255) | twice daily | 870km (540 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 40m | A$385($260) | once daily | 897km (557 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 15m | A$365($245) | twice daily | 835km (519 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bendigo and St Helens
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
V-Line
Bus companies
Redline
Calow's Coaches
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near St Helens
The following major airports near St Helens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from St Helens
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from St Helens
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from St Helens