There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Violet Town by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the train from Albury Station to Violet Town Stationtrain Seymour
6h 17m$14–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Violet Town Station/Primrose Stbus Seymour
7h 4m$7–135Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Violet Town Stationtrain
9h 44m$59–230Drive 479.6 km
- Drive from Canberra to Violet Towncar 479.6 km
5h$87–125Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Violet Town Stationtrain
5h 47m$138–354Fly to Albury, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Albury (ABX)plane CBR - ABX
- Take the train from Albury Station to Violet Town Stationtrain
7h 40m$514–822
Canberra to Violet Town by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Violet Town is to bus and train which costs $13 - $130 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Violet Town is to drive which takes 5h and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Violet Town station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Violet Town Station/Primrose St via Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Violet Town station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Violet Town Station via Goulburn Station and Wangaratta Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Canberra and Violet Town is 473 km. The road distance is 479.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Violet Town without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 17m and costs $13 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Canberra to Violet Town, including transfers.
Canberra to Violet Town bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Violet Town train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Violet Town is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs $55 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $140 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Violet Town, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Violet Town Station via Goulburn Station and Wangaratta Station in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Violet Town Station/Primrose St via Albury and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Albury via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Albury via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Albury via Melbourne Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,400
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Albury Station to Violet Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Wangaratta Station to Violet Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Violet Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Albury Station to Violet Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $26–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Violet Town Station/Primrose St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Violet Town bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Canberra to Violet Town train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Violet Town is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Canberra to Violet Town.
There are 14+ hotels available in Violet Town.


















