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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Canberra | Southern Cross | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:07 AEDT.
Get from Canberra to Melbourne
The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just £64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Canberra and Melbourne?
Stops in Canberra
- ACanberra Civic Coach Stop , Cnr London Cct & W Row, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Stops in Melbourne
- B
Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre
Southland SC, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia - C
St Kilda - Habitat HQ
296 State Route 3, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
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Users have shared positive feedback about their travel experiences, highlighting the smooth and relaxing rides with attentive drivers. The journeys were generally pleasant and safe, with some mentioning a good sense of humor from the driver. However, a few noted that seats could be more comfortable or that it was occasionally chilly during trips.
Greyhound Australia Canberra Melbourne recent customer reviews
My experience with Greyhound was great and relaxing as the driver was very attentive and was a smooth driving where i didn’t feel the exhaustion of long distance travelling ….. Highly recommended company 👌👌👌👌👌
Sainaaz Sabnam Begum P.
I had very safe and sound travel experience, driver had good sense of humour 👌
Mahendra K.
Super smooth and friendly ride! Highly recommend (it just sometimes chilly)
Valerie B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Canberra to Melbourne
How far is Melbourne from Canberra by coach?
The journey from Canberra to Melbourne by coach covers an approximate distance of 290 miles (467 km).
Is there a way to reach Melbourne from Canberra without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Canberra to Melbourne was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Canberra to Melbourne as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £65 to £105 for a bus ticket from Canberra to Melbourne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £65, which is on 2025-11-29.
