There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Morwell by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Traralgon Station/Princes StCoach
9h 31m$9–54Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Station632 / ...
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Morwell Station
13h 26m$73–258Drive 551.6 km
- Drive from Canberra to Morwell551.6 km
7h 8m$105–152Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Morwell Station
5h 52m$178–493Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CBR - AVV
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Morwell Station
7h 46m$248–983
Canberra to Morwell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Morwell is to bus which costs $9 - $55 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Morwell is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Morwell. However, there are services departing from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave and arriving at Morwell Bus Interchange/Commercial Rd via Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Morwell station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Morwell Station via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Canberra and Morwell is 604 km. The road distance is 551.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Morwell without a car is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs $9 - $55.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Canberra to Morwell, including transfers.
Canberra to Morwell bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.
Canberra to Morwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Morwell is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs $9 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Morwell, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Traralgon Station/Princes St twice a week. Tickets cost $8–45 and the journey takes 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Morwell Station via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross Station in around 13h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–4,300
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–4,300
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–430
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Morwell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- 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
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
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Canberra to Morwell bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Canberra to Morwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Morwell is 552 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Canberra to Morwell.
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