Compare all timetables for the bus from Melbourne to Canberra
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Melbourne to Canberra from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.
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| Greyhound Australia | 8h 0m | 22:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 06:00 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £69 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 20/03/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 21/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| FlixBus | 7h 40m | 21:55 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:35 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £101 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 20/03/2026 21:55:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 21/03/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound Australia | 8h 0m | 22:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 06:00 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £69 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 21/03/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 22/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| FlixBus | 7h 40m | 21:55 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:35 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £97 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 21/03/2026 21:55:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 22/03/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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| FlixBus | 7h 40m | 10:10 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 17:50 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £101 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 21/03/2026 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 21/03/2026 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 7h 40m | 10:10 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 17:50 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £37 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 22/03/2026 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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| FlixBus | 7h 40m | 21:55 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:35 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £37 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 22/03/2026 21:55:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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| Greyhound Australia | 8h 0m | 22:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 06:00 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £56 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 22/03/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound Australia | 8h 0m | 22:00 | Melbourne | Duncans Rd, Werribee | 06:00 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £62 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) at 23/03/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 24/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| FlixBus | 7h 35m | 21:45 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:20 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £74 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 23/03/2026 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 24/03/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| FlixBus | 7h 35m | 09:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 16:35 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £78 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 23/03/2026 09:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 23/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 7h 35m | 21:45 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:20 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 24/03/2026 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 25/03/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| FlixBus | 7h 35m | 09:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 16:35 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £52 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 24/03/2026 09:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 24/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| Greyhound Australia | 8h 0m | 22:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 06:00 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £70 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 24/03/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 25/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 7h 35m | 21:45 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:20 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £57 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 25/03/2026 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 26/03/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| FlixBus | 7h 35m | 09:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 16:35 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £68 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 25/03/2026 09:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| Greyhound Australia | 8h 0m | 22:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 06:00 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £79 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 25/03/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 26/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 7h 35m | 09:00 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 16:35 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £59 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 26/03/2026 09:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 26/03/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| Greyhound Australia | 8h 0m | 22:00 | Melbourne | Duncans Rd, Werribee | 06:00 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £62 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) at 26/03/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 27/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| FlixBus | 7h 35m | 21:45 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:20 | Canberra | Coach Station | Economy | £68 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 26/03/2026 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 27/03/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Melbourne to Canberra is £33 on 09/04/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Melbourne and Canberra
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Melbourne to Canberra. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Melbourne and Canberra.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 coaches from Melbourne to Canberra, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Melbourne and Canberra, with 6 offers.
Facts about coaches from Melbourne to Canberra
Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Melbourne to Canberra in one click! Book your bus ticket from Melbourne to Canberra starting from £33!
| Cheapest Bus | £33 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h 35m |
| Earliest Coach | 21:55 |
| Latest Coach | 22:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 466.4 km |
| Coach Companies | Greyhound Australia and FlixBus |
Cheapest coach connections from Melbourne to Canberra
Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Melbourne for Canberra: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
16/03
Tuesday
17/03
Wednesday
18/03
Thursday
19/03
Friday
20/03
£77
Saturday
21/03
£97
Sunday
22/03
£64
Monday
23/03
£67
Tuesday
24/03
£36
Wednesday
25/03
£57
Thursday
26/03
£59
Friday
27/03
£66
Saturday
28/03
£49
Sunday
29/03
£45
Monday
30/03
£59
Tuesday
31/03
£46
Wednesday
01/04
£60
Thursday
02/04
£66
Friday
03/04
£68
Saturday
04/04
£40
Sunday
05/04
£64
Monday
06/04
£72
Tuesday
07/04
£61
Wednesday
08/04
£34
Thursday
09/04
£33
Friday
10/04
£59
Saturday
11/04
£49
Sunday
12/04
The cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Canberra
With a price starting from £33, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Melbourne to Canberra. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £59.
Evening
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Melbourne to Canberra, with £36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.
How to save money travelling from Melbourne to Canberra
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Melbourne to Canberra in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Melbourne to Canberra, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Melbourne to Canberra are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Melbourne to Canberra
These are the most booked bus companies between Melbourne to Canberra from our users.
FlixBus from Melbourne to Canberra
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Melbourne to Canberra:
| Cheapest Price | £36 |
| Fastest Coach | 7h 35m |
| Earliest Coach | 21:55 |
| Last Coach | 21:45 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 20/03/2026 |
Greyhound Australia from Melbourne to Canberra
Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Melbourne to Canberra:
| Cheapest Price | £56 |
| Fastest Coach | 8h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 22:00 |
| Last Coach | 22:00 |
| Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
| Found on | 20/03/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Melbourne and Canberra
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Melbourne and Canberra.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
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Melbourne to Canberra.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Melbourne to Canberra
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Melbourne to Canberra? Or which bus companies serve the route Melbourne to Canberra? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Melbourne to Canberra bus
How much does a Melbourne - Canberra coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Melbourne - Canberra bus trip is available from £33 and takes 7h 35m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Melbourne to Canberra?
The connection Melbourne to Canberra is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £33 to £101. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Melbourne - Canberra route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Melbourne to Canberra is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Canberra from Melbourne take?
The quickest coach from Melbourne to Canberra is provided by FlixBus and takes 7h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £78. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Melbourne to Canberra?
The earliest bus to Canberra departs from Melbourne at 21:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Melbourne to Canberra?
The latest bus to Canberra departs from Melbourne at 22:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Melbourne - Canberra route?
Passengers looking to travel from Melbourne to Canberra can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Canberra?
You can check all the direct connections between Melbourne and Canberra by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.
What can I take with me on the bus to Canberra from Melbourne?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Melbourne Canberra bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Melbourne Canberra bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Melbourne to Canberra on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Melbourne to Canberra?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Melbourne to Canberra
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Melbourne and to Canberra
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Popular Airport Transfers to Melbourne and to Canberra
