There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Melton by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
4h 32m$149–391Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
9h 20m$52–299Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus Au100-4 / ...
9h 11m$109–155Drive 659.2 km
- Drive from Canberra to Meltoncar 659.2 km
7h 18m$120–173Bus via Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
9h 18m$103–146Bus via Sunshine Station/Dickson St #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
9h 48m$116–236
Canberra to Melton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Melton is to bus via Sunshine Station/Dickson St which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Melton is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $140 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Melton. However, there are services departing from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Canberra and Melton is 518 km. The road distance is 659.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Melton without a car is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Canberra to Melton, including transfers.
Canberra to Melton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Melton is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $140 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 11m.
Canberra to Melton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Melton is 659 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Canberra to Melton.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Melton, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbourne 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–3,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–3,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Albury Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $85–120
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $130–230
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Canberra to Albury
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