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There are 4 ways to get from Bairnsdale to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus Coach
    6h 40m
    $6–40

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    15h 52m
    $76–263

  3. Drive 421.7 km

    1. Drive from Bairnsdale to Canberracar car 421.7 km
    5h 36m
    $76–110

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    7h 12m
    $160–368

Bairnsdale to Canberra by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave twice a week. Tickets cost $6–40 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bairnsdale Station to Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station in around 15h 52m.

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