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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Canberra
Composite routes from Melbourne to Canberra
Cheapest
6 h 53 min
Car
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane
Other
3 h 29 min
Plane, Bus
8 h 41 min
Train, Bus
11 h 20 min
9 h 45 min
Navigate from Melbourne to Canberra
Continue onto Elizabeth Street
27 m
Make a U-turn onto Elizabeth Street
1 km 961 m
Keep left onto Elizabeth Street
1 km 537 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Flemington Road
133 m
Continue onto Flemington Road
1 km 708 m
Turn right onto Errol Street
11 m
Turn left onto Flemington Road
1 km 82 m
Continue onto Flemington Road
437 m
Keep right onto Mount Alexander-CityLink Out Ramp On and take 43 toward Bendigo
8 km 252 m
Keep right onto Tullamarine Freeway and take M2 toward Melbourne Airport, Seymour
4 km 743 m
Keep left onto Tullamarine Out - Western Ring Out Ramp and take M80 toward Western Ring Road, Pascoe Vale Road, Greensborough
1 km 952 m
Keep right onto Tullamarine Out - Western Ring Out Ramp and take M80 toward Greensborough
8 km 22 m
Keep left onto Metropolitan Ring Out-Hume Out Ramp and take M31 toward Seymour, Sydney
448 km 838 m
Keep left onto Hume Highway
130 km 96 m
Keep left onto Barton Highway and take A25 toward Yass, Canberra
51 km 261 m
Continue onto Barton Highway
1 km 812 m
Continue onto Barton Highway
1 km 408 m
Turn right onto Federal Highway
5 km 640 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Commonwealth Avenue
1 km 975 m
Keep left
33 m
Turn slight left onto Albert Street
110 m
Turn right onto Barrine Drive
1 km 505 m
Turn right onto Albert Street
1 km 747 m
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qatar Airways
Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$483.36
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.96–$419.76
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.96–$419.76
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$483.36
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Goulburn Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.32–$7.00
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$9.54
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.96–$165.36
Bus from Albury to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.70–$82.68
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$21.62
Transport Canberra
Phone:
+61 2 6207 7611
Website:
transport.act.gov.au
Bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.78–$3.57
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Goulburn
Ave. Duration:
8h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.16–$165.36
Train from Southern Cross to Albury
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$120.84
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Albury
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.27
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Canberra (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Canberra (Station) is to bus via Gundagai which costs $36.96 - $59.78 and takes 9h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Canberra (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Canberra (Station) is to fly and line 2 bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Canberra (Station)?
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Canberra (Station). However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Av via City Interchange Plt 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Canberra (Station)?
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Canberra (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Canberra Station via Goulburn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
How far is it from Melbourne to Canberra (Station)?
The distance between Melbourne and Canberra (Station) is 507 km. The road distance is 653.2 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne to Canberra (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Canberra (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $59.78 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Canberra (Station)?
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Melbourne to Canberra (Station), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Canberra (Station) bus from?
Melbourne to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Canberra (Station) train from?
Melbourne to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Train or bus from Melbourne to Canberra (Station)?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Canberra (Station) is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $59.78 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $36.96 - $141.30 and takes 11h 20m.
Where does the Melbourne to Canberra (Station) bus arrive?
Melbourne to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Where does the Melbourne to Canberra (Station) train arrive?
Melbourne to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Can I drive from Melbourne to Canberra (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Canberra (Station) is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Melbourne to Canberra (Station).
Where can I stay near Canberra (Station)?
There are 645+ hotels available in Canberra (Station). Prices start at $66.65 per night.
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