What is the best way to travel from Canberra to Melbourne?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Melbourne from Canberra?
You can get to Melbourne with just $71 by taking a Bus from Greyhound Australia, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/28/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/28/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m02:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 2:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m08:20 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:35 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 8:20:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m07:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 7:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m08:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport10:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 8:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/29/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/29/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m03:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport4:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 3:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m06:50 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:05 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 6:50:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m07:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 7:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m08:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport10:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 8:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/30/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/30/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m07:15 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:30 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 7:15:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m08:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport10:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 8:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Jetstar Airways24h 10m03:05 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:15 PMAvalon AirportAvalon Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 3:05:00 PM to Avalon Airport, Avalon Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m06:05 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport7:20 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 6:05:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m06:50 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:05 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 6:50:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/1/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/1/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m07:15 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:30 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 7:15:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m08:20 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:35 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 8:20:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m06:05 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport7:20 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 6:05:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m07:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 7:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/2/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m08:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport10:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 8:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m08:20 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:35 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 8:20:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m06:50 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:05 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 6:50:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m06:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 6:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/3/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/3/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m02:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 2:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m03:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport4:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 3:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m06:05 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport7:20 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 6:05:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m01:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 1:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/4/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/5/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/4/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/5/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m07:15 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:30 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 7:15:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m02:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 2:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m07:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 7:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m05:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport7:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 5:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Canberra to Melbourne?
You can get to Melbourne from Canberra in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Jetstar Airways. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m02:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 2:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m08:20 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:35 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 8:20:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m07:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 7:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m08:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport10:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/28/2025 8:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/28/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/28/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/28/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m03:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport4:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 3:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m06:50 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:05 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 6:50:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m07:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 7:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m08:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport10:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/29/2025 8:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/29/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/29/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/29/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m07:15 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:30 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 7:15:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m08:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport10:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 8:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m06:05 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport7:20 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 6:05:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m06:50 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:05 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 6:50:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways7h 25m08:40 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport4:05 PMAvalon AirportAvalon Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 4/30/2025 8:40:00 AM to Avalon Airport, Avalon Airport (Australia) arriving at 4/30/2025 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/30/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 4/30/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m07:15 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:30 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 7:15:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m08:20 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:35 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 8:20:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m06:05 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport7:20 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 6:05:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m07:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/1/2025 7:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/1/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/1/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/1/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m08:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport10:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 8:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m08:20 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:35 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 8:20:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m06:50 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:05 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 6:50:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m06:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/2/2025 6:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/2/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/2/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Flights Friday
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m02:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 2:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m03:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport4:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 3:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m06:05 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport7:20 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 6:05:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m01:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/3/2025 1:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/3/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/3/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/3/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Jetstar Airways1h 10m012:40 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport1:50 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 12:40:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m07:15 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport8:30 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 7:15:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Virgin Australia1h 15m02:15 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport3:30 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 2:15:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m07:55 AMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport9:10 AMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 7:55:00 AM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Qantas Airways1h 15m05:45 PMCanberra AirportCanberra Airport7:00 PMMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Canberra Airport, Canberra Airport (Australia) at 5/4/2025 5:45:00 PM to Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) arriving at 5/4/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneDuncans Rd, Werribee0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/4/2025 9:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/5/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Greyhound Australia8h 0m09:30 PMCanberraBus Station5:30 AMMelbourneSouthern Cross Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 5/4/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 5/5/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Bus from Canberra to Melbourne
What are the most popular stations in Canberra and Melbourne?
In Canberra, you will usually depart from Kingston, Bus Station or Carruthers St/Allan St Bus Stop, while in Melbourne you will be arriving at Southern Cross Station, Campbellfield or Moorabbin Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Melbourne from Canberra? With 8 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Canberra and Melbourne, you can pay as low as $71 with a Bus from Greyhound Australia.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Jetstar Airways: you will get to Melbourne in just 1h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Canberra and Melbourne are Greyhound Australia, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Canberra and Melbourne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Canberra Airport or to North Melbourne, and look at flights from Canberra Airport, and landing at Avalon Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Canberra to Melbourne?
The most popular companies between Canberra and Melbourne, are Greyhound Australia, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound Australia
Airlines: Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Canberra to Melbourne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Canberra to Melbourne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Canberra to Melbourne
How can I reach Melbourne from Canberra?
Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Melbourne from Canberra.
How far is Melbourne from Canberra?
The distance between Canberra and Melbourne is 289.9 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Canberra and Melbourne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 79 kgs, and a flight 115 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Canberra to Melbourne?
You can get to Melbourne with just $71 by taking a Bus from Greyhound Australia.
What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Melbourne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Melbourne in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.
More routes to Canberra and to Melbourne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Canberra and to Melbourne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!