The average train between Melbourne and Canberra takes 14h 15m and the fastest train takes 13h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Melbourne to Canberra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Melbourne and Canberra. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Canberra at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Canberra station via Goulburn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
Melbourne to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Canberra Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Canberra is 466.4 km. The road distance is 829 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Canberra Station via Goulburn Station in around 10h 54m.
