There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Federation Square by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
3h 31m$150–453Bus 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 3m$9–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to AlburyMelbourne
- Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Station623 / ...
8h 9m$19–277Drive 647.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Federation Square647.9 km
6h 52m$127–184Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CBR - AVV
- Take the train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
5h 17m$276–679Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
8h 22m$95–220
Canberra to Federation Square by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Federation Square is to bus via Wodonga which costs $8 - $60 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Federation Square is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $150 - $460.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Canberra and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Canberra and Federation Square is 501 km. The road distance is 647.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Federation Square without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 9m and costs $18 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Canberra to Federation Square, including transfers.
Canberra to Federation Square bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Canberra station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Federation Square is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $150 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 8h 22m.
Canberra to Federation Square bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Federation Square is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Canberra to Federation Square.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Federation Square, 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
- $160–4,800
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–4,800
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- 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 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
- 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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