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

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

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  1. Fly, line 2 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Avbus bus
    3h 35m
    $152–360

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Yass Junctiontrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yass Junction, Coach Stop to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus bus 782
    9h 37m
    $57–217

  3. Bus via London Cct opp Legislative Assembly

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus Au100-4 / ...
    8h 14m
    $100–165

  4. Drive 651 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Canberra (Station)car car 651 km
    7h 2m
    $117–169

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    8h 24m
    $105–221

Melbourne to Canberra (Station) by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Canberra (Station), 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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