There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
4h 40m$144–446Bus via Wodonga
cheapest- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Wodonga Station/Moloney DrCoach
- Take the bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StSeymour
10h 55m$15–64Bus, train via Southern Cross
- Take the bus from Canberra to AlburyMelbourne
- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
8h 59m$38–287Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
9h 57m$108–222Drive 648.1 km
- Drive from Canberra to Diggers Rest648.1 km
6h 50m$126–182Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CBR - AVV
- Take the train from Werribee Station to Footscray Station
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Diggers Rest Station
5h 45m$276–679Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to AlburyMelbourne
- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Cross StationSeymour
9h 26m$19–129
Canberra to Diggers Rest by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest is to bus via Wodonga which costs $14 - $65 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $140 - $450.
The distance between Canberra and Diggers Rest is 505 km. The road distance is 648.1 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest without a car is to bus and train via Southern Cross which takes 8h 59m and costs $35 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest, including transfers.
The best way to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $140 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 9h 57m.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Diggers Rest is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Canberra to Diggers Rest.
There are 256+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–5,500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–5,500
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Albury Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Werribee Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Footscray Station to Diggers Rest Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Albury Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $65–95
- Flexible
- $70–120
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–220
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–28
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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