Book your train tickets on CountryLink by calling 011 (+61) 132 232. Consider the time difference and the expense of placing an international call before dialing. Think about booking tickets online at the CountryLink Web site (see Resources below).
Use the Online Booking service to view available trains from Melbourne Southern Cross Station to Canberra Station on the CountryLink Web site. Note that a connection is necessary at Cootamundra between the 624 service departing Melbourne and the 782 destined for Canberra.
Decide on the class preference for each train once you're sure of the date you wish to travel. You can compare rates at this point before making a purchase. In general, train fares are reasonably priced.
Continue to book your train travel by entering your billing and passenger information when prompted. Note that any special requests, such as special meals (like vegetarian or gluten-free diets) must be made at least 48 hours prior to your departure date.
Finalize your purchase and verify that your travel details are correct. If you need to make corrections, use the "Start Over" feature.
Keep the email confirmation that you'll receive after making your train travel reservations. This email will contain all of your travel details and will also act as your ticket to board the train.
Ride the public ACTION buses, which service most sections of the city and are accessible from the Canberra railway station.
Rent a car to travel one of the many parkways or national highways that connect city districts, or the less-traveled access roads of the suburbs.
