Bendigo Airfield is situated approximately 6 kilometres from the central business district of Bendigo on 35 Victa Road (East Bendigo).
The RMIT Flight Training School was established in 1994 and has trained more than 3,000 pilots from around the world, with many now holding senior roles with major airlines such as Qantas, Virgin Australia, Cathay Pacific, Oman Air and Air China.
Getting to/from Melbourne CBD to Bendigo Airfield
From Melbourne CBD to Bendigo Station:
- From RMIT City Campus, the closest train station is Melbourne Central Station. There are connecting services from Melbourne Central to the Bendigo V/Line train. Southern Cross Station offers a direct service to Bendigo. See the V/Line website for further information.
- You can use the Public Transport Victoria journey planner to plan your route to Bendigo from Melbourne CBD.
From Bendigo Station to Bendigo Airfield:
- Catch the route 60 bus service from Bendigo Station (which runs regularly) and get off at McDowalls Road.
- Get a taxi or walk (approximately 1.1 kilometre or 13 minutes) to the site.
Suburb proximity to the Bendigo site
Less than 5 kilometres
East Bendigo, White Hills, Strathdale, Kennington, Bendigo
- Distance from these suburbs to campus is 0-2.8 kilometres
- Travel time within this radius ranges from 2-10 minutes (driving time)
- Buses are available from Bendigo Station to McDowalls Road (approximately 1 kilometre from Bendigo Airfield)
- Accommodation in these suburbs is generally less expensive than in the city.
Less than 10 kilometres
Bendigo South, North Bendigo, Lansell Plaza
- Buses are available from Bendigo Station to McDowalls Road (approximately 1 kilometre from the Bendigo site)
- Accommodation in these suburbs is generally less expensive than in the city.
