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How to get fromMelbourne to Canberra Centralby plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. Fly, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from 8 Brindabella Cct to Constitution Av opp CIT Reidbus bus
    3h 32m
    $150–354

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    8h 18m
    $34–288

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus Au100-4 / ...
    8h 14m
    $95–160

  4. Drive 646.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Canberra Centralcar car 646.9 km
    6h 57m
    $117–168

  5. Bus via Regatta Point Commonwealth Av (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    8h 16m
    $105–221

Melbourne to Canberra Central by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 498.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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