There are 7 ways to get from Warrnambool to Canberra by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
6h 33m$160–348Train, bus via Albury
cheapest- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
12h 19m$49–304Train, bus
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au100-4 / ...
12h 8m$90–154Drive 894.8 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Canberracar 894.8 km
9h 42m$160–231Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane AVV - CBR
8h 37m$418–875Train, bus via Canberra
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
12h 17m$110–244Bus
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus
13h 50m$79–167
Warrnambool to Canberra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Canberra is to bus which costs $75 - $170 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $160 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Canberra via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Canberra is 766 km. The road distance is 894.8 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 8m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Warrnambool to Canberra, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Canberra is 895 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Warrnambool to Canberra.
There are 957+ hotels available in Canberra.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Canberra via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Flights from Avalon Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–950
Flights from Avalon Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–950
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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