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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Canberra | Southern Cross | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Canberra | Southern Cross | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Canberra | Southern Cross | No tags |
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Get from Canberra to Melbourne
The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just $119, 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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According to customer reviews, the service provided by this company is generally positive. Many customers mention that their journey was pleasant, although some suggest that the seats could be more comfortable. Additionally, there are positive comments about the smooth and friendly ride offered by the company, with a recommendation for others to use their services. However, it's worth noting that a few customers mentioned feeling chilly during certain parts of their trip.
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 from Canberra to Melbourne by bus
What is the travel distance from Canberra to Melbourne?
It's about 467 km (290 miles) from Canberra to Melbourne.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Canberra to Melbourne?
Buses departing from Canberra Civic Coach Stop in Canberra will take you to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.
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 Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $123To 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 $123 to $196 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 $123 which is on 2025-11-24.
