There are 6 ways to get from Morwell to Canberra by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)MEL - CBR
5h 29m$178–494Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to BairnsdaleTraralgon
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne AveCoach
10h 57m$11–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Morwell Station to Bairnsdale StationTraralgon
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne AveCoach
9h 24m$14–50Train
- Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Station622 / ...
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
14h 9m$74–259Drive 549.9 km
- Drive from Morwell to Canberra549.9 km
7h 9m$105–151Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)AVV - CBR
7h 29m$248–984
Morwell to Canberra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morwell to Canberra is to train and bus which costs $13 - $50 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Morwell to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Morwell to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Morwell Bus Interchange/Commercial Rd and arriving at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Morwell station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
The distance between Morwell and Canberra is 644 km. The road distance is 549.9 km.
The best way to get from Morwell to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $13 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Morwell to Canberra, including transfers.
Morwell to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Morwell to Canberra train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Morwell Station.
The best way to get from Morwell to Canberra is to train which takes 14h 9m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $65 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Morwell, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a train from Morwell Station to Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station in around 14h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morwell Bus Interchange/Commercial Rd to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave via Traralgon Plaza SC/Franklin St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Avalon Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–4,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–4,100
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Avalon Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–430
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Morwell Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $26–40
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- 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
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- 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 Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside 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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More Questions & Answers
Morwell to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale station.
Morwell to Canberra train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morwell to Canberra is 550 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Morwell to Canberra.
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