How to travel from Newcastle to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Newcastle and Bendigo is around 859km (534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Newcastle to Bendigo by train, plane, 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$405($275)
Operated by

FlyPelican

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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Train via Central Station

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

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
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.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance997km (620 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Bendigo by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($275).

The distance between Newcastle and Bendigo is around 859km (534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 806km (501 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Newcastle and Bendigo by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$405 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle and Bendigo. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle 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 15h 15m.

Transport NSW, XPT and V-Line run train services between Newcastle and Bendigo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 15m, 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 Newcastle and Bendigo. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle 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 16h 20m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Newcastle and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Newcastle 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 Newcastle and Bendigo. The distance is around 997km (620 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Bendigo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$255 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Bendigo

Transport options from Newcastle to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
A$405($275)
hourly859km (534 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
A$255($175)
every 30 mins873km (543 miles)
Train via Central Station + 1 similar
15h 15m
A$135($90)
once daily1,265km (786 miles)
Train15h 15m
A$135($90)
once daily1,265km (786 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
A$220($150)
once a week1,253km (778 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
A$130($89)
on demand997km (620 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