What is the cheapest way to get from Ararat to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Canberra is to bus via Wodonga which costs $15 - $100 and takes 17h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Ararat to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Ararat station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Ararat station and arriving at Canberra via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Ararat to Canberra?

The distance between Ararat and Canberra is 683 km. The road distance is 776 km.

How do I travel from Ararat to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Ararat to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $40 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Ararat to Canberra?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Ararat to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Canberra bus from?

Ararat to Canberra bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ararat station.

Where does the Ararat to Canberra bus arrive?

Ararat to Canberra bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ararat to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Canberra is 776 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Ararat to Canberra.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ararat to Canberra?

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Ararat to Canberra - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ararat to Canberra by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
6h 9m
$131–329
Bus via Wodonga
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barkly St/Ingor St to Dundas St/Market Stbus
2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
3. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
4. Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Wodonga Station/Moloney Drbus
5. Take the bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
17h 8m
$15–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
11h 35m
$41–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
12h 15m
$195–319
Drive 776 km
1. Drive from Ararat to Canberracar 776 km
8h 53m
$139–200
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane AVV - CBR
8h 49m
$465–836

Ararat to Canberra by train and bus

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11h 35mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 683.4 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ararat station to Canberra via Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 12h 15m.

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