There are 7 ways to get from Canberra (Station) to Sydney by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 7202 / ...
3h 45m$23–35Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 632 / ...
4h 8m$25–40Drive 288 km
- Drive from Canberra (Station) to Sydneycar 288 km
3h 6m$53–77Line 3 bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Russell Dr before Kelliher Dr to 8 Brindabella Cctbus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
3h 21m$274–489Bus via City Interchange Plt 1
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 53m$38–65Bus via Canberra
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
4h 17m$58–105Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kingston to Moruya Airportbus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MYA - SYD
5h 45m$299–445
Canberra (Station) to Sydney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra (Station) to Sydney is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra (Station) to Sydney is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Canberra Station, Coach Stop station and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canberra Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Canberra (Station) and Sydney is 289 km. The road distance is 288 km.
The best way to get from Canberra (Station) to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $35.
The bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Canberra (Station) to Sydney bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station, Coach Stop.
Canberra (Station) to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra (Station) to Sydney is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Canberra (Station), ACT, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra (Station) to Sydney bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Canberra (Station) to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra (Station) to Sydney is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Canberra (Station) to Sydney.
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