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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 | ||||
| Bus | Canberra | Southern Cross | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Canberra | Southern Cross | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:51 PM AEDT.
Get from Canberra to Melbourne
The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just R 1 423, 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
- A
Melbourne Airport
- 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 from Canberra to Melbourne by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Canberra to Melbourne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Canberra to Melbourne start at R 1 423. The average price for this route is around R 1 442. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Canberra to Melbourne?
The average bus journey time from Canberra to Melbourne is 8h, covering a distance of 468 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Canberra to Melbourne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Canberra to Melbourne?
The earliest bus departs from Canberra to Melbourne at 21:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Canberra to Melbourne?
A bus trip from Canberra to Melbourne produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 392To 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 R 1 392 to R 2 082 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 R 1 392, which is on 2025-12-13.
