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There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Stratford by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Post Office/Hobson Stbus bus Coach
    7h 40m
    $7–45

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stratford Stationtrain train
    15h 7m
    $75–262

  3. Drive 472.7 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Stratfordcar car 472.7 km
    6h 11m
    $85–123

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stratford Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $160–357

Canberra to Stratford by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Post Office/Hobson St twice a week. Tickets cost $7–45 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Stratford Station via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross Station in around 15h 7m.

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