Melbourne to Bendigo
Melbourne to Bendigo on the Calder Freeway is 152 km and around 2 hours. V/Line runs the train but it takes 2h with transfers. A carpool is direct and usually no more expensive.
Distance
152 km
Drive time
2h
Seat from
$12
Cost comparison
Melbourne to Bendigo, every which way
Carpool
$12 to $14
per seat on RideMates
Flight
Not practical
plus bags and transfers
Bus
$15 to $25 on V/Line
slower, more stops
Drive solo
around $40 in fuel
fuel and wear, before tolls
Why RideMates
Why carpool this route?
Goldfields weekend runs
Castlemaine, Daylesford, Bendigo. The goldfields corridor is one of the busiest weekend routes from Melbourne.
La Trobe Uni Bendigo students
Regular Friday afternoon and Sunday evening rides between Melbourne and the Bendigo campus.
Festival season traffic
Groovin the Moo and the Bendigo Easter Festival both add dozens of one-off rides to the calendar.
On the way
Common stops between Melbourne and Bendigo
Most drivers take a break somewhere along the route. Some will drop passengers off here too.
FAQ
Melbourne to Bendigo questions
How much is a Melbourne to Bendigo carpool?
Typical seats are $12 to $15 per seat, similar to a V/Line ticket but without the station transfers.
How long is the drive?
About 2 hours via the Calder Freeway.
Can I stop in Castlemaine or Kyneton?
Yes. Many drivers stop or drop passengers at Castlemaine, Kyneton, or Woodend.
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