How to travel from Hervey Bay to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Bendigo is around 1,696km (1,054 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hervey Bay 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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$455($305)
Operated byJetstar+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$330($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Bendigo.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$325($215)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Distance1,788km (1,111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$325 ($215) and will take around 1 day 13h. 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$455 ($305).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Bendigo is around 1,696km (1,054 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,512km (939 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hervey Bay and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$325 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

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

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Hervey Bay and Bendigo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Hervey Bay and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Bendigo. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hervey Bay and Bendigo. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Hervey 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 Hervey Bay to Bendigo typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) 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 Hervey Bay and Bendigo. The distance is around 1,788km (1,111 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$455 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Bendigo

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$455($305)
on demand1,696km (1,054 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
A$905($610)
every 2 hours1,778km (1,105 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
A$330($225)
once daily2,398km (1,490 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
A$325($215)
once daily2,586km (1,607 miles)
Drive
20h 50m
A$335($225)
on demand1,788km (1,111 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