The distance between Port Douglas and Bendigo is around 2,526km (1,570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Douglas 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 Bendigo → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo (BXG).
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Take the bus to Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Bendigo Station.
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Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.
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There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$365 ($245) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$625 ($420).
The distance between Port Douglas and Bendigo is around 2,526km (1,570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,257km (1,403 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Port Douglas and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$625 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$365 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Bendigo. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo (BXG). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Douglas and Bendigo. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Douglas to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Douglas, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.
Trans North Bus & Coach, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Port Douglas and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Bendigo. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Port Douglas to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Douglas to Bendigo typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Douglas and Bendigo. The distance is around 2,777km (1,725 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$625 ($420).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 6h 35m | A$625($420) | every 20 mins | 2,741km (1,703 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 60m | A$365($245) | every 20 mins | 2,526km (1,570 miles) |
Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 8h 40m | A$670($450) | twice daily | 3,003km (1,866 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 13h | A$560($375) | once a week | 4,182km (2,598 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 4h | A$515($350) | 3 times a week | 3,811km (2,368 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | A$370($250) | on demand | 2,777km (1,725 miles) |
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Trans North Bus & Coach
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Firefly Express
The following major airports near Bendigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.