There are 6 ways to get from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 3 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Russell Dr before Kelliher Dr to 8 Brindabella Cctbus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
3h 20m$123–315Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Yass Junction, Coach Stopbus 781
- Take the train from Yass Junction to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 621 / ...
9h 26m$60–229Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
9h 26m$116–183Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne-MEL645.3 km
6h 51mDrive 645.3 km
- Drive from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 645.3 km
6h 51m$115–166Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
9h 56m$131–253
Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $60 - $230 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $120 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Wentworth Av opp Canberra Railway Stn and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Canberra and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Canberra (Station) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 479 km. The road distance is 645.3 km.
The best way to get from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 26m and costs $60 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Canberra (Station), ACT, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Yass Junction to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Phone
- +61 2 6207 7611
- Website
- Transport Canberra
Bus from Russell Dr before Kelliher Dr to 8 Brindabella Cct
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Transport Canberra
- MyWay
- $2–4
- Single use ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Yass Junction, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Canberra (Station) to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Canberra (Station) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













