Melbourne to Canberra Bus: Book Your Seat for Less

Q: What is the distance between Melbourne and Canberra?

The distance between these two places is a total of 420 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Melbourne and Canberra?

The average travel time between the stations is 08:00 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Melbourne to Canberra?

The ticket prices begin from $71. Some routes also offer various discounts, so you can click on a route in the search results and all discounts will be visible there.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Melbourne to Canberra?

The average number of daily departures is 2. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Melbourne to Canberra?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Melbourne to Canberra?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Melbourne to Canberra Canberra to Melbourne

Between Melbourne and Canberra we found up to 2 bus departures, including 2 night buses. The bus departs from Melbourne at 22:00 and arrives in Canberra at 06:00 the following day. Prices for a one way adult ticket range from $71 to $124.

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Melbourne to Canberra:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

22:00 Melbourne

8h 0min

06:00 Canberra Bus Station

from 67.52 HRK

Best offer on 23. Jan

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Traveling by bus from Melbourne to Canberra

The shortest travel distance between Melbourne and Canberra is 420 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 08:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Canberra earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Melbourne to Canberra. The overnight bus departs at 22:00 and arrives at 06:00 the following day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 420 mi and 06:49 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

22:00 Melbourne

8h 0min

06:00 Canberra Bus Station

from 67.52 HRK

Best offer on 23. Jan

pick a date

Bus companies

Greyhound Australia is the name of the company operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Melbourne or Canberra, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Melbourne

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Canberra

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Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: $71 (One-Way) or $142 (Return).

Trip reviews from Melbourne to Canberra

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Other popular destinations from Melbourne

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Melbourne, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

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Melbourne to Canberra Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Melbourne
Destination Station	Canberra
Daily Departures	Over 2 bus departures , including more than 2 night buses.
Earliest Departures	10:00 PM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Travel Distance	420 mi
Travel Time	08:00

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Melbourne and Canberra?

What is the average travel time between Melbourne and Canberra?

What is the ticket price for the journey from Melbourne to Canberra?

How many daily departures are there from Melbourne to Canberra?

Are all the buses direct on the route from Melbourne to Canberra?

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Melbourne to Canberra?

Melbourne to Canberra Bus: Book Your Seat for Less

Table Of Contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by bus from Melbourne to Canberra

Overnight buses

Bus companies

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest ticket prices

Trip reviews from Melbourne to Canberra

Other popular destinations from Melbourne

Melbourne to Canberra Bus Summary

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

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