There are 5 ways to get from Bankstown to Canberra by bus, train, car, subway, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 27m$41–70Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 36m$29–46Drive 265.9 km
- Drive from Bankstown to Canberracar 265.9 km
2h 49m$49–70Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Bankstown Station to Central Stationsubway
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 12m$277–516Train, bus
- Take the train from Sutherland Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
6h 2m$55–80
Bankstown to Canberra by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Canberra is to train which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bankstown to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bankstown station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station, Stand J and arriving at Canberra via Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand C and Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bankstown station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Bankstown and Canberra is 296 km. The road distance is 265.9 km.
The best way to get from Bankstown to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Bankstown to Canberra, including transfers.
Bankstown to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Bankstown to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Bankstown to Canberra is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Bankstown, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 1800 171 386
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transport NSW
Subway from Bankstown Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Transport NSW
- Website
- Sydney Metro
- Adult Fare
- $3–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Sutherland Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Bankstown to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Bankstown to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bankstown to Canberra is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Bankstown to Canberra.
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