There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Diggers Rest Station
3h 54m$166–459Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
- Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Station623 / ...
8h 51m$19–277Drive 648.1 km
- Drive from Canberra to Diggers Rest648.1 km
6h 50m$124–179Fly to Avalon Airport, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CBR - AVV
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
6h 11m$246–1,029Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
9h 9m$103–217Bus via Essendon Station
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
9h 31m
Canberra to Diggers Rest by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest is to bus and train which costs $18 - $280 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs $160 - $460.
The distance between Canberra and Diggers Rest is 515 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 which takes 8h 51m and costs $18 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Canberra to Diggers Rest, including transfers.
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 271+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 8h.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–3,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–3,100
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–430
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to Diggers Rest Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- 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/
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
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