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How to get fromCanberra to Gisborneby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Gisborne by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    4h 27m
    $168–375

  2. Bus, train via Albury

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Stationtrain train
    10h 2m
    $42–301

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken Stbus bus Bendigo
    9h 45m
    $94–168

  4. Drive 634.7 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Gisbornecar car 634.7 km
    6h 59m
    $114–164

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Stationtrain train Bendigo
    10h 2m
    $113–231

Canberra to Gisborne by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Canberra to Gisborne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 516.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 45m.

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