How to travel from Strahan to Bendigo, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Bendigo is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Strahan to Bendigo by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bendigo → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costA$360($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Bendigo.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Bendigo.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Bendigo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Bendigo by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$360 ($240).
The distance between Strahan and Bendigo is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (377 miles)
It takes around 14h 15m to get from Strahan and Bendigo by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Bendigo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$360 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Bendigo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Bendigo. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Bendigo. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Bendigo. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo. instead which will take 7h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Strahan to Bendigo. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Bendigo. instead which will take 14h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Bendigo is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 15m and will usually cost around A$355 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Bendigo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 7h 45m | A$360($240) | 3 times a week | 771km (479 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane and train | 8hrs | A$240($160) | 3 times a week | 859km (534 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane and train | 8hrs | A$390($260) | 3 times a week | 844km (524 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 16h 25m | A$355($240) | 3 times a week | 880km (547 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 15m | A$355($240) | twice daily | 819km (509 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Bendigo
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Train operators
V/Line
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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