Situated right in the heart of Victoria with great rail and highway routes, Bendigo is easily accessible, not just from Melbourne but from a number of surrounding destinations.
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Distances to Bendigo
| Bendigo Road Travel Times | Distance to Bendigo | Time by bus |
| Melbourne to Bendigo | 147km | 2 hours |
| Ballarat to Bendigo | 122km | 2 hours |
| Geelong to Bendigo | 178km | 2.5 hours |
| Echuca to Bendigo | 92km | 1.15 hours |
| Swan Hill to Bendigo | 188km | 3 hours |
Bendigo Coachlines
Bendigo Coachlines operate a modern fleet of buses ranging from 21 to 65 seat capacity. They are experienced in catering for school groups and have seat belts in all of their vehicles. For anyone looking to experience Bendigo’s natural environment, Bendigo Coachlines also provide bicycles for use by school groups and can also provide camping facilities.
Coach Tours of Australia
Take the stress out of organising your transportation and let Coach Tours of Australia help to co-ordinate your tour program. For the past 25 years Coach Tours of Australia has focused on the development of its Educational Tour Program to all regions of Australia. They take great delight in formulating a range of educational touring programs which cater for academic and curriculum standards, whilst endeavouring to ensure students have fun. Check out their 4 day Bendigo and Ballarat Goldrush Tour here.
Catching the train to Bendigo
It's easy to get to Bendigo by train, and with the Bendigo Railway Station conveniently located just a short stroll from the city centre, you’ll be ready to get into the action as soon as you arrive.
From Melbourne there are 20 services per day mid-week. With connecting services from Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Maryborough and Daylesford, Bendigo really is the centre of Victoria. The V/Line Daylink service between Adelaide and Melbourne also stops in Bendigo daily.
Your V/Line ticket includes free travel on the Bendigo bus network for the same day that you caught the train. Please note it does NOT provide free travel on Vintage Talking Trams.
For additional information on trains, coaches, fares, maps and travel information check out www.viclink.com.au or www.vline.com.au or phone V/Line on 1800 800 007.
