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How to get fromStratford to Canberraby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Stratford to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Stratford Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus Coach
    8h 20m
    $14–51

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Stratford Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    15h 14m
    $76–262

  3. Drive 471.4 km

    1. Drive from Stratford to Canberracar car 471.4 km
    6h 11m
    $85–122

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stratford Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    6h 34m
    $160–357

Stratford to Canberra by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Stratford Station to Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station in around 15h 14m.

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