Rome2Rio

How to get fromCanberra to Athertonby plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Atherton

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Atherton by plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus
    10h 42m
    $303–1,050

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus
    11h 29m
    $199–659

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Gordonvaletrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Athertontaxi taxi
    46h 2m
    $409–6,974

  4. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus
    2d 2h
    $420–731

  5. Drive 2,499 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Athertoncar car 2,499 km
    28h 32m
    $447–645

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus
    12h 28m
    $496–961

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus
    2d 6h
    $470–791

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Canberra to Atherton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,195.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Atherton, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Atherton via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 2h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides