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How to get fromGeelong to Canberraby plane, bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Geelong to Canberra by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Avalon Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeAVV - CBR
    2h 25m
    $271–1,063

  2. Train, bus via Melbourne

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Albury Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
    10h 26m
    $19–141

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StbusGeelong
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus
    9h 36m

  4. Train, bus via Albury

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain622 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
    10h 7m
    $38–299

  5. Drive 714.9 km

    1. Drive from Geelong to Canberracar714.9 km
    7h 38m
    $138–199

  6. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeMEL - CBR
    3h 41m
    $181–474

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationtrainGeelong
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to CanberrabusSydney
    10h 5m
    $102–229

Geelong to Canberra by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

FlyPelican, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Canberra via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 36m.

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