What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Canterbury is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G which costs $95 - $105 and takes 11h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Canterbury is to fly and line 491 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand E via Liverpool Station, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Sydenham Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Canterbury?

The distance between Melbourne and Canterbury is 741 km. The road distance is 843.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs $70 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Melbourne to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Canterbury bus from?

Melbourne to Canterbury bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Canterbury train from?

Melbourne to Canterbury train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Canterbury is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G, which costs $95 - $105 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Melbourne to Canterbury bus arrive?

Melbourne to Canterbury bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Canterbury train arrive?

Melbourne to Canterbury train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Canterbury is 843 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Melbourne to Canterbury.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 5292+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Melbourne to Canterbury - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 491 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Canterbury by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Melbourne Airport, line 491 bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the bus from Bexley North Library, Shaw St to Canterbury Rd Opp Saint Mary MacKillop Reservebus
3h 41m
$149–335
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 26m
$72–252
Bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
11h 42m
$99–105
Drive 843.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Canterburycar 843.3 km
8h 52m
$150–216
Train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 9m
$125–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
12h 39m
$133–215

Melbourne to Canterbury by train, subway, and bus

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11h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 741.4 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Canterbury, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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