How to get from Great Western to East Bendigo by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to East Bendigo in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

355minA$24.54
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to East Bendigo
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    142 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    105 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Bendigo
    Walk to
    East Bendigo
    2.85 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to East Bendigo

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and East Bendigo, Melbourne is approximately 377.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 355 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to East Bendigo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Great Western

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Public transport stations close to East Bendigo, Melbourne

East Bendigo is located at East Bendigo, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Solomon St/Lloyd St (East Bendigo).

Bus stations close to East Bendigo:

  • Solomon St/Lloyd St (East Bendigo)
  • Ellesmere Tce/Beischer St (East Bendigo)
  • Lloyd St/Murphy St (East Bendigo)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Great Western to East Bendigo?

    The fastest way takes 355 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Western and East Bendigo in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to East Bendigo in Melbourne?

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Great Western to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near East Bendigo in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to East Bendigo in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Great Western and East Bendigo in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Western to get to East Bendigo in Melbourne?

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Great Western in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Great Western and East Bendigo in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station, which is closest to East Bendigo in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Great Western to East Bendigo?

    The ride from Great Western to East Bendigo costs A$24.54.

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