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How to get fromSouthern Cross (Station) to Canberraby plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Canberra by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    3h 14m
    $150–344

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wodonga Stationtrain train Seymour
    2. Take the bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus Coach
    8h 55m
    $14–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus bus
    7h 34m
    $85–150

  4. Drive 647.6 km

    1. Drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Canberracar car 647.6 km
    6h 58m
    $115–166

  5. Bus via Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus Au100-4 / ...
    7h 51m
    $100–230

  6. Train, bus via Albury

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    8h 2m
    $32–282

Southern Cross (Station) to Canberra by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Southern Cross (Station), VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberra twice daily. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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