What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Canberra is to bus via Footscray Station/Irving St which costs $85 - $150 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $130 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Cup and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Cup to Canberra. However, there are services departing from RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd and arriving at Canberra via Footscray Station/Irving St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Melbourne Cup to Canberra?

The distance between Melbourne Cup and Canberra is 502 km. The road distance is 646.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Cup to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cup to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $19 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Cup to Canberra?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Melbourne Cup to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Cup to Canberra bus from?

Melbourne Cup to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne Cup to Canberra bus arrive?

Melbourne Cup to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Cup to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Cup to Canberra is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Melbourne Cup to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 957+ hotels available in Canberra.

Melbourne Cup to Canberra - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Cup to Canberra by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ascot Vale Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
4h 5m
$134–318
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
9h 19m
$20–296
Drive 646.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Cup to Canberracar 646.7 km
6h 56m
$116–167
Bus via Footscray Station/Irving St
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus
9h 27m
$87–142
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
9h 49m
$112–242

Melbourne Cup to Canberra by foot, tram, train, and bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Services

9h 49mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.8 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberra twice daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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