How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Bendigo is around 1,146km (712 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$205($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,362km (846 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$205 ($135) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Bendigo is around 1,146km (712 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,088km (676 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Coffs Harbour and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$205 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Bendigo. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Coffs Harbour and Bendigo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coffs Harbour and Bendigo. It typically takes around 22h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coffs Harbour 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 22h 30m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 22h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Coffs Harbour and Bendigo. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) 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 Coffs Harbour and Bendigo. The distance is around 1,362km (846 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Coffs Harbour and Bendigo

Transport options from Coffs Harbour to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 30m
A$380($255)
4 times a day1,146km (712 miles)
Train + 1 similar
21h 55m
A$205($135)
once daily1,708km (1,061 miles)
Train via Central Station21h 55m
A$205($135)
once daily1,708km (1,061 miles)
Bus
22h 30m
A$290($195)
once a week1,658km (1,030 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
A$180($120)
on demand1,362km (846 miles)

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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