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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Southern Cross | Canberra | CheapestFastest |
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Get from Melbourne to Canberra
The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Melbourne to Canberra: Trip Overview
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According to multiple reviews, the service provided by the bus company is good. However, some customers have mentioned that the seats are uncomfortable for sleeping as they are slightly slippery and cause discomfort in their back. On a positive note, there were compliments regarding excellent service from the driver of a specific route (Mel-Canberra) departing at 8pm.
Greyhound Australia Melbourne Canberra recent customer reviews
The seats were uncomfortable for sleeping. The seat material is slightly slippery so your body slips down a bit while sleeping causing discomfort in your back.
Arjun R.
Friendly,courteous and professional staff member bus driver I dealt with personally who provided a great and satisfying service.
Chelsea W.
Everything was well organised. The driver left Melbourne on time and got to Canberra too on time. The journey was smooth.
Kwaku A.
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The cheapest trip from Melbourne to Canberra was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $86To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Melbourne to Canberra, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $86 to $137 for a bus ticket from Melbourne to Canberra based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-11.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Melbourne and Canberra!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Melbourne to Canberra.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Melbourne to Canberra will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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