How to travel from Shoal Bay to Bendigo, Australia
The distance between Shoal Bay and Bendigo is around 887km (551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shoal Bay 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 Bendigo → Shoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bendigo (BXG).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costA$570($385)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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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 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$105($71)
Multiple bus operators
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 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$120($81)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Bendigo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Bendigo by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$570 ($385).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Bendigo is around 887km (551 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 849km (527 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Shoal Bay and Bendigo by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Bendigo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$570 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal 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 Shoal Bay and Bendigo. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bendigo (BXG). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Bendigo. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal 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 35m.
Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Bendigo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Bendigo. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bendigo (BXG). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Shoal Bay and Bendigo. The distance is around 1,048km (651 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Bendigo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$570 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Bendigo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | A$570($385) | hourly | 887km (551 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 45m | A$400($270) | every 2 hours | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 25m | A$435($290) | hourly | 942km (585 miles) |
| Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane | 7h 50m | A$280($190) | every 2 hours | 1,090km (677 miles) |
Bus | 17h 35m | A$105($71) | 4 times a week | 1,266km (786 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 16h 45m | A$120($81) | once daily | 1,334km (829 miles) |
| Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 16h 45m | A$120($81) | once daily | 1,336km (830 miles) |
| Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 17h 60m | A$185($125) | once daily | 1,332km (828 miles) |
Drive | 11h 10m | A$200($135) | on demand | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shoal Bay and Bendigo
Airlines
FlyPelican
Qantas
Link Airways
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Firefly Express
Train operators
Transport for NSW
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Bendigo
The following major airports near Bendigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Bendigo
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 251km (156 miles) from Bendigo