How long is the Canberra to Melbourne bus?

About 7.5 to 8.5 hours including a meal stop at Wodonga or Albury. Direct services with fewer stops are at the lower end of the range.

Are there direct buses from Canberra to Melbourne?

Yes. Greyhound, Murrays and FlixBus all run direct services without requiring a Sydney transfer. Frequency is lower than the Canberra–Sydney corridor, with two to three departures per day.

How much does the Canberra to Melbourne bus cost?

Fares start from around $37 one-way booked a week ahead. Same-day bookings usually run $62 to $90.

Where does the bus arrive in Melbourne?

Southern Cross Coach Terminal on Spencer Street, with direct access to the Melbourne Metro train network, the city tram loop and the Skybus to Melbourne Airport.

Is the bus or the train better from Canberra to Melbourne?

There is no direct train; the rail connection requires a transfer at Sydney and takes more than 12 hours. The bus is faster and significantly cheaper for this corridor.

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About this route

The Canberra–Melbourne corridor.

Canberra to Melbourne is roughly 660 kilometres along the Hume Highway, with most services taking 7.5 to 8.5 hours including a meal stop at Wodonga or Albury. Greyhound, Murrays and FlixBus all run the corridor, with morning and evening departures from Jolimont Centre. Through-services skip Sydney entirely (useful for travellers heading directly south) but the Canberra–Melbourne pair sees lower daily volume than either capital's Sydney connection, so check the timetable carefully.

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Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia
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Canberra to Melbourne

The Canberra–Melbourne corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

Greyhound Australia

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What to know before you go.

Canberra to Melbourne, answered.

Sydney → Melbourne

Melbourne → Adelaide

Sydney → Canberra

Melbourne → Canberra

Melbourne → Warrnambool

Canberra → Wollongong

Canberra to Melbourne

The Canberra–Melbourne corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

Greyhound Australia

V/Line

What to know before you go.

Canberra to Melbourne, answered.

How long is the Canberra to Melbourne bus?

Are there direct buses from Canberra to Melbourne?

How much does the Canberra to Melbourne bus cost?

Where does the bus arrive in Melbourne?

Is the bus or the train better from Canberra to Melbourne?

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