There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Warrnambool by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus Au100-4 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
12h 17m$94–148Bus, train via Albury
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain
12h 25m$50–301Drive 897.1 km
- Drive from Canberra to Warrnamboolcar 897.1 km
9h 41m$161–232Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
- Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain
7h 42m$171–357Bus, train via Canberra
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
12h 25m$114–238Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
14h 7m$82–164Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CBR - AVV
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain
9h 51m$425–885Fly to Mount Gambier Airport, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane CBR - MGB
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
9h 6m$135–601
Canberra to Warrnambool by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Warrnambool is to bus and train which costs $90 - $150 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Warrnambool is to fly and shuttle and train which takes 7h 42m and costs $170 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Canberra and Warrnambool is 959 km. The road distance is 897.1 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Warrnambool without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 17m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Canberra to Warrnambool, including transfers.
Canberra to Warrnambool bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Warrnambool bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Warrnambool is 897 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Canberra to Warrnambool.
There are 387+ hotels available in Warrnambool.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Warrnambool, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 14h 7m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–950
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–950
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport via Melbourne Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–950
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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