There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Caboolture by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train
4h 11m$173–492Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Caboolture station, platform 3train
20h 14m$112–477Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Caboolture station, stop Abus
18h 46m$169–378Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Caboolture station, platform 3train
19h 16m$123–496Drive 1,213.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Caboolturecar 1,213.8 km
13h$222–320Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Caboolture station, platform 3train
6h 6m$146–418Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CBR - MCY
7h 40m$256–547Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Caboolture station, platform 3train
25h 54m$185–465
Canberra to Caboolture by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Caboolture is to train which costs $110 - $480 and takes 20h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Caboolture is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Caboolture station, stop A via Central Station, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St and Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Caboolture station, platform 3 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.
The distance between Canberra and Caboolture is 1015 km. The road distance is 1213.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Caboolture without a car is to bus which takes 18h 46m and costs $160 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Canberra to Caboolture, including transfers.
Canberra to Caboolture bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Caboolture train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Caboolture is to bus which takes 18h 46m and costs $160 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 7h 40m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $480 and takes 20h 14m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Caboolture, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Caboolture station, stop A via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, and Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills in around 18h 46m. Alternatively, Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Caboolture bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Caboolture is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 2:43 PM in Canberra and 1:43 PM in Caboolture.
Canberra to Caboolture train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Caboolture is 1214 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Canberra to Caboolture.
There are 463+ hotels available in Caboolture.





