What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Cup is to bus via Leeds St/Hopkins St which costs $95 - $160 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Cup is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $140 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Canberra to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Canberra and Melbourne Cup is 501 km. The road distance is 647.7 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Cup without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 20m and costs $20 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Melbourne Cup?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Canberra to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Melbourne Cup bus from?

Canberra to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Where does the Canberra to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Canberra to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Melbourne Cup is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Canberra to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5305+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Canberra to Melbourne Cup - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Melbourne Cup by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
2. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Ascot Vale Stationtrain
4h 9m
$145–347
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
8h 20m
$21–282
Drive 647.7 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Melbourne Cupcar 647.7 km
6h 54m
$117–169
Bus via Leeds St/Hopkins St
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
8h 25m
$97–154
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
8h 46m
$109–222

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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1h 16mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.2 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Melbourne Cup, 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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