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How to get fromCanberra to Healesville Sanctuaryby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train, line 685 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Avebus bus
    6h 5m
    $163–355

  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 Lilydale Stationtrain train
    10h 58m
    $44–298

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train Lilydale
    10h 58m
    $115–228

  4. Drive 630.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Healesville Sanctuarycar car 630.5 km
    6h 57m
    $113–163

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    12h 14m
    $96–154

Canberra to Healesville Sanctuary by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Canberra to Healesville Sanctuary.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 579.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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