How much is the bus ticket from Canberra to Melbourne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Canberra to Melbourne start from $82. The average price for this route is around $84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Canberra to Melbourne?

The average bus trip duration from Canberra to Melbourne is 8h, covering a distance of 291 miles (468 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Canberra to Melbourne route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains 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 9:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Canberra to Melbourne?

A bus trip from Canberra to Melbourne generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Canberra to Melbourne from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Canberra to Melbourne on December 9
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 December 10
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 December 11
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 December 12
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 December 13
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 December 15
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 December 16
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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:55 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 $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8hAverage Duration

291 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Canberra and Melbourne?

Stops in Canberra

A
Canberra Civic Coach Stop
Canberra Civic Coach Stop , Cnr London Cct & W Row, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Stops in Melbourne

A
Melbourne Airport
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B
Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre
Southland SC, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
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C
St Kilda - Habitat HQ
296 State Route 3, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,383 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

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.

February 24, 2025

I had very safe and sound travel experience, driver had good sense of humour 👌

Mahendra K.

November 22, 2025

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

Valerie B.

October 16, 2022

AU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Canberra to Melbourne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $82. The average price for this route is around $84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Canberra to Melbourne?
The average bus trip duration from Canberra to Melbourne is 8h, covering a distance of 291 miles (468 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Canberra to Melbourne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains 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 9:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Canberra to Melbourne?
A bus trip from Canberra to Melbourne generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/08

$100

12/09

$88

Today

$100

12/11

$97

12/12

$119

12/13

$86

12/14

$86

12/15

$80

The cheapest trip from Canberra to Melbourne was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $80

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 $80 to $120 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 $80 which is on 2025-12-15.