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How to get fromEssendon to Canberraby tram, plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Canberra by tram, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 59 tram to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59tram
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeMEL - CBR
    3h 51m
    $152–456

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
    8h 47m
    $18–286

  3. Drive 644.4 km

    1. Drive from Essendon to Canberracar644.4 km
    6h 50m
    $123–178

  4. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeAVV - CBR
    5h 31m
    $246–1,028

  5. Bus via Flagstaff Station

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus
    8h 51m

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to CanberrabusSydney
    9h 15m
    $100–226

Essendon to Canberra by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberra twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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