How to travel from Byron Bay to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Byron Bay and Bendigo is around 1,346km (837 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Bendigo by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BendigoByron Bay if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$525($350)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
bus
+
3 x train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,593km (990 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Bendigo by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($350).

The distance between Byron Bay and Bendigo is around 1,346km (837 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,254km (779 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Byron Bay and Bendigo by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$525 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Bendigo. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Byron Bay and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Byron Bay to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Byron Bay and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Byron Bay and Bendigo. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Byron Bay to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Byron Bay to Bendigo typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Byron Bay and Bendigo. The distance is around 1,593km (990 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Bendigo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$435 ($295).

How do I get from Byron Bay to Bendigo

Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Bendigo

Transport options from Byron Bay to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 10m
A$525($350)
every 3 hours1,346km (837 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
A$435($295)
twice daily1,447km (899 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
A$250($170)
every 3 hours1,450km (901 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
A$240($160)
twice daily1,540km (957 miles)
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane and train5h 40m
A$245($165)
twice daily1,655km (1,029 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$335($225)
once a week1,938km (1,204 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 1h
A$235($160)
once daily1,983km (1,232 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train1 day 2h
A$240($160)
once daily2,001km (1,243 miles)
Bus to Hornsby, train1 day 3h
A$210($140)
4 times a week1,867km (1,160 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
A$210($140)
on demand1,593km (990 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Byron Bay and Bendigo

Bus companies

Airlines

Train operators

Airports near Bendigo

The following major airports near Bendigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bendigo
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bendigo
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Bendigo