There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Federation Square by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
3h 31m$151–453Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
- Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Station623 / ...
8h 19m$19–277Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
7h 54m$95–220Drive 647.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Federation Square647.9 km
6h 52m$126–182Fly 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
5h 25m$241–723
Canberra to Federation Square by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Federation Square is to bus and train which costs $18 - $280 and takes 8h 19m.
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/Spencer St. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 which takes 7h 54m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Canberra to Federation Square, including transfers.
Canberra to Federation Square bus services, operated by FlixBus 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 7h 54m.
Canberra to Federation Square bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 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, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
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- 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 38m
- 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
- $160–3,000
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–3,000
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–340
- 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
- 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- 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
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
- 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/
- 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/
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