There are 6 ways to get from Traralgon to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Bairnsdale StationTraralgon
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne AveCoach
9h 9m$13–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to BairnsdaleTraralgon
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne AveCoach
9h 25m$8–56Train
- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Station622 / ...
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
14h 17m$74–259Drive 536.3 km
- Drive from Traralgon to Canberra536.3 km
6h 56m$105–152Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)MEL - CBR
5h 38m$158–463Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)AVV - CBR
7h 37m$278–683
Traralgon to Canberra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traralgon to Canberra is to train and bus which costs $13 - $50 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Traralgon to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Traralgon station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station/Princes St and arriving at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave via Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Traralgon station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Traralgon and Canberra is 572 km. The road distance is 536.3 km.
The best way to get from Traralgon to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $13 - $50.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Traralgon to Canberra, including transfers.
Traralgon to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Traralgon to Canberra train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Traralgon Station.
The best way to get from Traralgon to Canberra is to train which takes 14h 17m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $60 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Traralgon, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a train from Traralgon Station to Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station in around 14h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave via Bairnsdale in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–4,900
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–4,900
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Avalon Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–430
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Traralgon Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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/
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
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More Questions & Answers
Traralgon to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale station.
Traralgon to Canberra train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traralgon to Canberra is 536 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Traralgon to Canberra.
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