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1k+ routes worldwide
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Shortest travel time:
9 h 10 m
Longest travel time:
15 h 25 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$102
Avg. daily departures:
3
Earliest departure:
08:30
Latest departure:
19:50
Melbourne
Southern Cross Station in Melbourne is a major transport hub known for its distinctive wave-shaped roof, serving as the main terminal for regional and interstate trains as well as key urban rail services.
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Melbourne train stations
Southern Cross
Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia, Australia
Melbourne AIrport terminal
Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia, Melbourne, Austria
685 km
Canberra
Canberra, Australia's capital city, is a must-visit destination, welcoming many visitors daily. Get all the essential details about Canberra's railway stations to make your trip smooth and enjoyable!
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Canberra train stations
Canberra Kingston station
Burke Crescent, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Canberra Airport Terminal
21 Terminal Cct, Canberra Airport ACT 2609, Australia, Canberra, Australia

Melbourne to Canberra Train Information

If you have a trip from Melbourne to Canberra in mind, taking a train is always a great idea, as a high-speed train can cover the distance between the cities in a matter of just 13.5 hours! Apart from being one of the fastest means to travel, a train ride is also among the most comfortable ones. All trains serving the Melbourne to Canberra railway route are modern, safe, and well-equipped. The passengers are welcome to take advantage of cushy seats, generous legroom, and more than enough space for the luggage during the journey. What is more, the trains boast impeccable punctuality and a broad schedule with 1 daily departure, making planing a railway trip from Melbourne to Canberra as easy as ABC.

Melbourne to Canberra Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
9 hrs 10 min
13 hrs 14 min
08:30
08:30
2
Evening trains
15 hrs 25 min
15 hrs 25 min
19:50
19:50
1

Trains from Melbourne to Canberra

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
AUTrains
AUTrains
Train with 1 change
15 hrs 25 min
$110
1
AUTrains
AUTrains
Train with 1 change
13 hrs 14 min
$110
1
AUTrains
AUTrains
1 change. Train+bus
9 hrs 10 min
$102
1
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