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How to get fromPreston to Canberraby tram, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Line 86 tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram tram
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    4h 7m
    $156–350

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    9h 22m
    $26–292

  3. Drive 638.8 km

    1. Drive from Preston to Canberracar car 638.8 km
    6h 50m
    $115–166

  4. Bus via Lonsdale St/Spencer St

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus bus
    9h 31m
    $102–172

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    9h 58m
    $106–226

Preston to Canberra by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberra twice daily. Tickets cost $90–160 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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