How to travel from Gold Coast to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Bendigo is around 1,402km (871 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 1 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$260($175)
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.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$350($235)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Distance1,669km (1,037 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).

The distance between Gold Coast and Bendigo is around 1,402km (871 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,296km (805 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Gold Coast and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4, Roma Street station platform 7, Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

TRANSLink QLD, NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Gold Coast and Bendigo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Gold Coast and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast 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 5h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Bendigo. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gold Coast to Bendigo typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) 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 Gold Coast and Bendigo. The distance is around 1,669km (1,037 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Bendigo

Transport options from Gold Coast to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 15m
A$410($275)
hourly1,402km (871 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
A$210($140)
every 2 hours1,495km (929 miles)
Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train5h 30m
A$220($150)
twice daily1,610km (1,000 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
A$200($135)
every 2 hours1,620km (1,007 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 4h
A$260($175)
once daily2,171km (1,349 miles)
Train via Roma Street station, platform 71 day 4h
A$260($175)
once daily2,172km (1,350 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$350($235)
once a week2,032km (1,262 miles)
Drive
17h 45m
A$220($150)
on demand1,669km (1,037 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