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.

Bus Canberra to Melbourne from $112 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Canberra to Melbourne on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canberra to Melbourne on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Canberra to Melbourne on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canberra to Melbourne on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canberra to Melbourne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Canberra to Melbourne on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Canberra to Melbourne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Canberra	8h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:47 PM AEDT.

Get from Canberra to Melbourne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8hAverage Duration

468 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

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.

February 24, 2025

Super smooth and friendly ride! Highly recommend (it just sometimes chilly)

Valerie B.

October 16, 2022

It was a pleasant journey. Seat could be more comfortable.

Md Kabirul I.

September 15, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Canberra and Melbourne?

Stops in Canberra

A - Canberra Civic Coach Stop

Stops in Melbourne

A - Melbourne Airport

B - Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre

C - St Kilda - Habitat HQ

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.

Best price found

11-13

$197

11-14

$197

Today

$137

11-16

$169

11-17

$129

11-18

$128

11-19

$124

11-20

$141

The cheapest trip from Canberra to Melbourne was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $124

To 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 $124 to $197 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 $124 which is on 2025-11-19.