How to travel from Nelson Bay to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Nelson Bay and Bendigo is around 883km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Bendigo by plane, bus, train 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 Newcastle (NTL) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$570($385)
Operated by

FlyPelican

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station then Melbourne and then to Bendigo.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$120($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,044km (649 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Bendigo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$570 ($385).

The distance between Nelson Bay and Bendigo is around 883km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (526 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Nelson Bay and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$570 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Bendigo. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bendigo (BXG). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Bendigo. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Bendigo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Bendigo. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nelson Bay to Bendigo typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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 Nelson Bay and Bendigo. The distance is around 1,044km (649 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$570 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Bendigo

Transport options from Nelson Bay to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 45m
A$570($385)
hourly883km (548 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
A$400($270)
every 2 hours1,019km (633 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
A$435($290)
hourly938km (583 miles)
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane7h 45m
A$280($190)
every 2 hours1,086km (675 miles)
Bus
17h 25m
A$105($71)
4 times a week1,262km (784 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
16h 35m
A$120($81)
once daily1,330km (826 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train16h 40m
A$120($81)
once daily1,332km (828 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train17h 50m
A$185($125)
once daily1,328km (825 miles)
Drive
11hrs
A$200($135)
on demand1,044km (649 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