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

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

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  1. Line 96 tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram tram
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    3h 26m
    $156–360

  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
    9h 10m
    $36–296

  3. Bus via Flinders Lane/Queen St

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus bus
    8h 54m
    $96–156

  4. Drive 648.4 km

    1. Drive from South Melbourne to Canberracar car 648.4 km
    6h 59m
    $117–169

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    9h 10m
    $106–226

South Melbourne to Canberra by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from South Melbourne to Canberra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 501.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberra twice daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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