There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
2h 7m$131–311Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
9h 16m$22–290Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Franklin632.6 km
6h 39mDrive 632.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklincar 632.6 km
6h 39m$113–162Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
9h 57m$130–252Bus via Dickson Shops Cowper St
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus
10h 15m$117–180
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin is to train and bus which costs $21 - $290 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $130 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Canberra via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Franklin is 488 km. The road distance is 632.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $21 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $130 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 9h 57m.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Franklin.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Franklin, ACT, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberra once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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