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Melbourne to Bendigo road trip: Distance, drive time and stops

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By car, the Melbourne to Bendigo drive is 153km long, making for a Melbourne to Bendigo driving time of one hour and 47 minutes. Attractions near the Calder Highway on the road trip route include the Organ Pipes National Park, Gisborne Peak Winery, Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock.

The drive from Melbourne to Bendigo in Victoria is not an especially long one, but there are a few good places to stop along the way.

Before leaving, you may want to tick Melbourne Cricket Ground tours , Yarra River dinner cruises and cross-city hot air balloon flights off your Melbourne wish list. For a great range of Melbourne tours and experiences, explore here . To track down the best value Melbourne accommodation, come this way .

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Melbourne to Bendigo distance and driving time

The quickest route from Melbourne to Bendigo is along the Calder Freeway, aka the M79. Taking the Calder Freeway, the Melbourne to Bendigo drive is 153km long , with a driving time of one hour and 47 minutes. Advance book Melbourne car hire if you don’t have your own vehicle.

If you just want to get to Bendigo as quickly as possible, there’s no need for a rest stop here. But should you want to turn the drive into a day out, there are plenty of road trip itinerary options.

The Calder Freeway passes Brimbank Park and Taylors Lakes on its way through Melbourne’s north-western suburbia.

👇 7 great day trips while you’re in Melbourne 👇

• Great Ocean Road tour – with koalas 🐨.
• Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island tour – with penguins 🐧.
• Yarra Valley wine tour – with gin, cider and cheese 🍷.
• Grampians National Park tour – with bushwalks and LOADS of kangaroos 🦘.
• Mornington Peninsula tour – with hot springs bathing 🛀.
• Wilsons Promontory tour – with all manner of native wildlife 🦘🐨.
• Dandenong Ranges steam train ride – plus wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary and chocolate-tasting in the Yarra Valley.

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Melbourne to bendigo road trip stops.

The first great stop is the Organ Pipes National Park , where the walking trails head to mammoth basalt columns. Next come Sunbury and Gisborne . Stop at Gisborne to see kangaroos bounding around the Gisborne Golf Club , or taste wines at the Gisborne Peak Winery .

Top Gisborne accommodation choices

The best places to stay in Gisborne are:

• For cottages amongst the vineyards: Gisborne Peak Winery Short Term Stays .
• For a private lake, tennis court, golf driving net and sauna: Cleggett Estate .
• For quirk factor and four poster beds: Galahad’s Animal Sanctuary B&B .

There are more wineries around Woodend . But this town is better known as the gateway to Mount Macedon and the much-fabled Hanging Rock.

The best places to stay in Woodend

The best Woodend accommodation options are:

• For overall quality: Northfield Boutique Apartments .
• For style meets homeliness: Silverwood House .
• For kangaroos grazing outside: Hanging Rock Views .

Next along the Melbourne to Bendigo drive is Kyneton , which has a pretty botanic gardens.

Top Kyneton accommodation choices

The best places to stay in Kyneton are:

• For a solid, affordable motel: Central Highlands Motor Inn .
• For a handsome 1890s villa: Isabella at Kyneton .
• For a great location among the restaurants and shops: Blue Rosella on Piper .

The Calder Highway then bypasses Malmsbury , Taradale, Elphinstone and the historic Goldfields town of Castlemaine .

Melbourne to Bendigo drive: Bendigo parks

The Mount Alexander Regional Park and Bendigo Regional Park are the two most appealing natural attractions before the road trip enters Bendigo.

If you don’t fancy driving, you can always take the Melbourne to Bendigo train instead.

Where to stay in Bendigo

The best Bendigo accommodation options are:

• For good quality, spacious apartments: Quest Bendigo Central .
• For art, liveliness and personality: Mercure Bendigo Schaller .7
• For historic charm: Hotel Shamrock .
• For central location and (usually) cheap rates: City Centre Motel .

14 fantastic experiences that make the most of your free time in Melbourne

• Get the very best views – on a hot air balloon flight over the city.
• See the changing colours of the river – on a sunset kayaking tour – with dinner. (Highly recommended ✅ )
• Feast and see the sights at the same time – on a four course dinner cruise along the Yarra River.
• A genuinely excellent street art tour , led by prominent street artists. (Highly recommended ✅ )
• The also superb Aboriginal heritage, plants and bush food tour in the Botanic Gardens . (💲 Great value 💲)
• Best of Melbourne bike tour – you can see more on two wheels than walking.
• Hidden laneways bar crawl OR foodie discovery tour OR chocolate and dessert tour .
• Combo ticket for Australian Sports Museum and MCG tour.
• Hassle-dodging advance tickets for the Melbourne Skydeck , Melbourne Zoo , the Ice Bar (with cocktails) and Sea Life Aquarium .

More Victoria travel

Play golf at the prestigious Yarra Yarra Golf Club in Bentleigh East .

Where is the best Lake Tyrrell accommodation for visiting the stunningly reflective Lake Tyrrell ?

Tackle the Mount Stapylton Loop Walk in the Grampians near Horsham.

Travel through suburban Melbourne on the 903 bus route .

Drink craft beer in a former stables at the St Andrews Beach Brewery on the Mornington Peninsula.

V/Line Melbourne - Bendigo train

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Bendigo is a vibrant contemporary regional centre, boasting beautiful streets created from one of the world’s greatest gold rushes. Every visit will reveal new surprises and experiences.

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Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounds

Castlemaine boasts a remarkable community of artists, writers, actors and designers, who offer a host of galleries, theatres, festivals, bookshops and boutiques. It’s a theme that runs through nearby Maldon, Newstead and Harcourt.

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Maryborough & Surrounds

Rich in history and opportunity... today’s visitors come to Maryborough and the surrounding villages for many reasons. Many come to wander through the lovely box-ironbark forests with their wildflowers, birds and superb display of Wattle in the spring. Others come to research family history and discover a connection to the Victorian gold rush, or to visit nearby wineries or explore markets, galleries and museums.

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Loddon Valley

Take a deep breath… and travel along the meandering roads of the Loddon Valley. They start at untouched historic villages, weave their way up to spectacular views on granite strewn hilltops, through ancient forests, and then alongside wide flowing rivers and vast wetlands.

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Bendigo Art Gallery

One of Australia's oldest and largest regional galleries presenting innovative exhibitions alongside a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events. Our collection is extensive, with an emphasis on 19th century European art and Australian art from the 1800's, alongside a strong collection of contemporary Australian art.

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34 Best Stops Between Melbourne and Greater Bendigo

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How long is the drive from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo?

The direct drive from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo is 95.7 mi (154 km) , and should have a drive time of 1 hr 40 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Port Phillip , St Kilda , Daylesford , and Werribee , as well as top places to visit like Shrine of Remembrance and Melbourne Cricket Ground, or the ever-popular St Kilda beach.

Top cities between Melbourne and Greater Bendigo

Port phillip.

Best stops along Melbourne to Greater Bendigo drive

St kilda beach.

Shrine of Remembrance

Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Greater Bendigo throughout the year

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Looking for day-by-day itineraries in Greater Bendigo?

Get inspired for your trip to Greater Bendigo with our curated itineraries that are jam-packed with popular attractions everyday! Check them out here:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can i drive from melbourne to greater bendigo.

Yes! You can drive from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo.

How far is Greater Bendigo from Melbourne by car?

The drive from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo is 95.7 miles (154 km).

How long does it take to drive from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo?

Driving from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo should take you 1 hr 40 mins in normal traffic.

How much would gas cost from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo?

Gas from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo would cost around $8 to $20 , depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Where should I stop on the way from Melbourne to Greater Bendigo?

You could check out Shrine of Remembrance and Melbourne Cricket Ground, or the always popular St Kilda beach!

What are the best cities to visit between Melbourne and Greater Bendigo?

People love visiting Port Phillip, St Kilda, and Daylesford, among others.

What's the weather like in Melbourne?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

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What are some other road trips from Melbourne?

There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Melbourne.

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If your travel spans multiple transport operators and ticket types, for example, a long distance V/Line service and PTV buses, trams or trains, you are encouraged to obtain a single ticket for your entire journey. Plan your journey and buy your tickets using the V/Line Journey Planner tool .

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• Download Google Pay TM  
• Follow the instructions within Google PayTM to set up your payment card
• Go to Passes. Tap the blue + Pass button and select Travel card. Choose myki 
• Choose myki Money or myki Pass
• Choose your fare product: Full fare, Child, Senior or General concession (interstate senior)
• Finish the transaction and you're ready to travel!

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Where can I buy a myki card?

• at staffed V/Line stations between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour
• at myki machines at some V/Line stations - check your  closest station’s myki facilities  
• at staffed Metro stations
• online at  ptv.vic.gov.au
• by calling 1800 800 007
• at the PTV Hub at Southern Cross Station.

Where can I top up my myki?

• online at  ptv.vic.gov.au  (online top up may take around 45 minutes to process)
• via the PTV App
• with instant top up via the PTV App
• by calling 1800 800 007 (allow at least 24 hours for processing)
• at myki machines at some V/Line stations,  check your closest station’s myki facilities
• at over 800 retailers where you see the myki sign. To find the nearest retail outlet, visit the  PTV website

How do I use the myki card when travelling?

How much does a myki card cost, can i purchase pre-loaded myki cards onboard, if i have a myki pass, can i travel to long distance stations beyond zones i’ve paid for.

If you are a frequent traveller, you can purchase a seven day or 28–365 day myki pass , which lowers the daily cost of your travel. If you want to travel beyond the myki zone and require a paper ticket, you can still take advantage of the regional fare cap. Please visit a staffed myki station and speak with station staff to book the rest of your journey and ensure you pay the lowest fare.

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The price of your journey will differ depending on your origin and destination. If you are travelling on a long distance service or outside of the myki zone, use the V/Line Journey Planner tool to calculate your fare and book your travel. If you are travelling within a myki zone, check the fare tables on the PTV website . Fares for travel on all Government owned or operated public transport across Victoria are capped at the same price as a metropolitan ticket. Once you reach the fare cap, you will not be charged any more for your travel on the same day when booking in the same transaction, or when using your myki card for travel within the myki zone. Despite where you are travelling across the V/Line network, you will need a valid ticket for your journey, even if you have previously reached the fare cap on a different journey on the same day. Interstate V/Line destinations may attract an additional daily interstate travel fee. This is paid on top of the fare cap. Please find more detail below.

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• All other services, including public holidays and weekends.

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Reserved seating is available on V/Line train services to and from Albury, Bairnsdale, Shepparton, Swan Hill and Warrnambool. These services operate with a mixture of reserved and unreserved carriages. You can purchase a reserved ticket, which guarantees you a specific seat in the reserved carriage(s), or an unreserved ticket, which allows you to travel in the unreserved carriage(s) onboard these services. Reservations are required on most V/Line coach services. Passengers can find reserved services shaded in timetables. In the V/Line Journey Planner tool, reserved coach services are shown with an ‘R’ for ‘Reserved’, and train services with reserved carriages are shown with an ‘RC’ for ‘Reserved carriage(s)’. Reservations are not required on trains to and from all other destinations on the V/Line network, including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Seymour and Traralgon but you still require a valid myki or unreserved paper ticket to travel.

Making changes to your travel

For reserved services.

• call 1800 800 007; or
• visit a V/Line station or ticket outlet near you.

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Refunds, lost or stolen tickets.

Information about myki refunds can be found on the PTV website .

You can receive a full refund for single or return tickets if you are unable to travel as long as you apply before the departure date of your service. No administration fee applies.

The easiest way to apply for a refund is to visit your closest V/Line station . Alternatively, please complete an enquiry using the  online feedback form , phone 1800 800 007 or send a completed refund application form, along with your paper tickets, to the address specified below:

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• We cannot accept responsibility for applications which are lost in the post.
• Posted tickets must arrive before the departure date printed on the ticket.
• V/Line ticket agents can only refund tickets bought from their agencies.

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