Melbourne to Canberra Bus and Coach

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Melbourne to Canberra Route Overview

Melbourne to Canberra bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Melbourne at 22:00h, arriving at Canberra at 06:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 06:00h the same day.
Departure station and country Melbourne, Australia
Arrival station and country Canberra, Australia
Travel Distance 420 mi
Average Trip Duration 08h 00min
Total Departures 3
Popular Operators Greyhound Australia
Lowest Price £55
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Melbourne to Canberra

The shortest travel distance between Melbourne and Canberra is 420 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 08:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Canberra earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Melbourne to Canberra. The overnight coach departs at 22:00 and arrives at the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 06:49, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Melbourne to Canberra route

Greyhound Australia is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been reviewed by travellers yet.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Melbourne or Canberra coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £55 (One-Way) or £110 (Return).

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