There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Sunshine by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
3h 19m$171–433Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Yass Junction, Coach Stopbus 781
- Take the train from Yass Junction to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
9h 45m$70–229Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
7h 58m$100–144Drive 650.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Sunshinecar 650.8 km
6h 52m$135–195Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
8h 43m$110–230
Canberra to Sunshine by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Sunshine is to bus and train which costs $70 - $230 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Sunshine is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $170 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Sunshine. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Whitty St/Monash St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Canberra and Sunshine is 495 km. The road distance is 650.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sunshine without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Canberra to Sunshine, including transfers.
Canberra to Sunshine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sunshine is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $170 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 7h 58m.
Canberra to Sunshine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Sunshine is 651 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Canberra to Sunshine.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Sunshine, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,900
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Yass Junction to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–80
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Yass Junction, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $130–230
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