Canberra to Melbourne Bus

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Canberra to Melbourne Route Summary

Canberra to Melbourne bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Canberra bus station at 04:00h, arriving at Melbourne bus station at 11:40h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 05:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Canberra, Australia
Arrival station and country Melbourne, Australia
Travel Distance 420 mi
Average Trip Duration 11h 40min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLinkBus
Lowest Price $70
Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane



Getting from Canberra and Melbourne by bus

The shortest travel distance between Canberra and Melbourne is 420 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 04:00 has a travel time of 07:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 15:40h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Melbourne earlier, there are 4 night buses from Canberra to Melbourne. The overnight buses depart between 15:50 and 21:30 and arrive between 05:30 and 07:30 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Melbourne:

Bus companies operating the Canberra to Melbourne route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

NSW TrainLinkBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Canberra or Melbourne bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $70 (One-Way) or $140 (Return).

Travel reviews for Canberra to Melbourne bus

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