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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney to Canberra

Composite routes from Sydney to Canberra

Cheapest
3 h 6 min
Car
285 km.
from $15
Fastest
57 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$11.96
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$11.96

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78
Bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78

Transport Canberra

Phone:
+61 2 6207 7611
Website:
transport.act.gov.au
Bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$3.05

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$336.96

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$434.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) is to train which costs $5.43 - $11.96 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $35.87 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Canberra (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station and arriving at Canberra Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Canberra (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Canberra Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Sydney to Canberra (Station)?

The distance between Sydney and Canberra (Station) is 288 km. The road distance is 288.2 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Canberra (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $1 - $11.96 .

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station)?

The bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stop takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Canberra (Station) bus from?

Sydney to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Canberra (Station) train from?

Sydney to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Canberra (Station)?

The best way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $1 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.43 - $11.96 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Sydney to Canberra (Station) bus arrive?

Sydney to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Canberra Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Sydney to Canberra (Station) train arrive?

Sydney to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Canberra Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Canberra (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Canberra (Station) is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Sydney to Canberra (Station).

Where can I stay near Canberra (Station)?

There are 645+ hotels available in Canberra (Station). Prices start at $66.65 per night.
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