How to travel from Port Augusta to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Port Augusta and Bendigo is around 939km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Bendigo by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BendigoPort Augusta if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$710($475)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance939km (584 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Bendigo by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 13h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$710 ($475).

The distance between Port Augusta and Bendigo is around 939km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (473 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Port Augusta and Bendigo by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Bendigo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$710 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Bendigo. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Bendigo. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

Stateliner, Greyhound Australia and V/Line run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Bendigo. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Bendigo. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Port Augusta and Bendigo. The distance is around 939km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Bendigo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$710 ($475).

How do I get from Port Augusta to Bendigo

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Bendigo

Transport options from Port Augusta to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
A$710($475)
twice daily1,097km (682 miles)
Bus to Adelaide, plane and train8hrs
A$285($190)
twice daily1,119km (695 miles)
Bus
13h 60m
A$150($100)
once daily989km (615 miles)
Drive
10hrs
A$180($120)
on demand939km (584 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