Bendigo Residents Master Public Transport: V/Line, Local Buses, Full Guide

Bendigo's public transport combines the V/Line Bendigo Line to Melbourne with CDC Bendigo's local bus network. The myki card provides integrated ticketing across both modes. The Melbourne connection is the network's most valuable element for Bendigo residents, the 90-minute direct V/Line service makes Melbourne genuinely accessible for work, specialist appointments, and cultural events without requiring a car for the interstate leg.

V/Line Bendigo Line, V/Line operates services between Bendigo Station and Melbourne Southern Cross Station (90-120 minutes). Services run approximately every 1-2 hours throughout the day, with higher frequency during peak commuter periods. Some services extend beyond Bendigo to Eaglehawk, Epsom, and Echuca. The Bendigo Line is a key regional rail corridor for central Victoria, and the state government has progressively invested in frequency improvements and rolling stock upgrades on the service.

Local buses, CDC Bendigo operates the metropolitan bus network, connecting Bendigo Station to the major suburbs: Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat, Flora Hill, and Strathdale. Routes use Bendigo Station and the Hargreaves Mall CBD area as the central hub. Frequency is approximately 30-60 minutes on the main routes, with limited weekend services.

Bendigo Art Gallery shuttle, for visitors, the Bendigo Visitor Shuttle connects the CBD, the Art Gallery, the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rosalind Park, and other visitor attractions, operating during tourist season with stops at key heritage and cultural sites.

myki card, the myki card is valid on both V/Line and local bus services within the Bendigo metropolitan area. Zone 1+2 myki pricing applies for the Melbourne-Bendigo V/Line journey. Victorian Seniors Card holders travel free on local buses and at concession on V/Line off-peak services.