There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Federation Square by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
3h 31m$161–423Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
8h 18m$21–282Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
7h 54m$100–220Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
10h 53m$72–254Drive 648.2 km
- Drive from Canberra to Federation Squarecar 648.2 km
6h 58m$119–172
Canberra to Federation Square by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Federation Square is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Federation Square is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $160 - $430.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Federation Square station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Flinders Street Station via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Canberra and Federation Square is 501 km. The road distance is 648.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Federation Square without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $100 - $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.
Canberra to Federation Square train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Federation Square is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $160 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 7h 54m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 10h 53m.
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. Tickets cost $70–130 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–4,500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–4,500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $26–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $60–85
- First
- $85–120
- Sleeper
- $190–220
Train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- 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/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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Canberra to Federation Square bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Canberra to Federation Square train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Federation Square is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Canberra to Federation Square.
There are 5262+ hotels available in Federation Square.