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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Canberra to Bairnsdale

Composite routes from Canberra to Bairnsdale

Cheapest
5 h 26 min
Car
452 km.
from $24

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Goulburn
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.32–$7.00

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.71–$27.98
Bus from Canberra to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.71–$26.71

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Goulburn Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.16–$165.36

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.27

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable route to travel from Canberra to Bairnsdale?

The most affordable route to travel from Canberra to Bairnsdale is to take a bus which costs $4.72 - $28.09 and takes 6 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the most efficient method for traveling from Canberra to Bairnsdale?

The most efficient method for traveling from Canberra to Bairnsdale is to drive, which takes 5 hours and 32 minutes and costs $63.85 to $95.77.

Does the bus route go directly from Canberra to Bairnsdale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave and arriving at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Does a train travel directly from Canberra to Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Bairnsdale via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15 hours and 41 minutes.

How many kilometers is it from Canberra to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Canberra and Bairnsdale is 468 km. The road distance is 453.8 km.

How can I travel from Canberra to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus which takes 6 hours and 55 minutes and costs $4.72 - $28.09.

How long does it take to travel from Canberra to Bairnsdale by bus?

The bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St takes 6 hours 55 minutes including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where can I catch the Canberra to Bairnsdale bus from?

Canberra to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.

Canberra to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Canberra Station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Bairnsdale train from?

How can I travel from Canberra to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Canberra to Bairnsdale is to bus which takes 6 hours 55 minutes and costs $4.72 - $28.09. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $48.52 - $191.54 and takes 15 hours 41 minutes.

** Where does the Canberra to Bairnsdale bus stop?

** The Canberra to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St.

Canberra to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Goulburn Station.

Where does the Canberra to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Can I drive from Canberra to Bairnsdale?

The driving distance between Canberra to Bairnsdale is 454 km. It takes approximately 5 hours and 32 minutes to drive from Canberra to Bairnsdale.

Where can I find accommodation options near Bairnsdale?

There are 202+ hotels available in Bairnsdale. Prices start at $64.40 per night.
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