There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Hornsby by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 46m$40–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 632 / ...
5h 12m$29–48Drive 285.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Hornsbycar 285.9 km
3h 11m$51–74Fly Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Hornsby Stationtrain
3h 45m$238–466Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
3h 52m$75–127Fly Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Hornsby Stationtrain
5h 40m$255–353Bus to Moruya Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MYA - SYD
6h 54m$244–394
Canberra to Hornsby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Hornsby is to train which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Hornsby is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Hornsby station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Hornsby station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Hornsby Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Canberra and Hornsby is 316 km. The road distance is 285.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Hornsby without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Canberra to Hornsby, including transfers.
Canberra to Hornsby bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Hornsby train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Hornsby is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Hornsby, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. 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
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $275–280
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Moruya Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–330
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $275–280
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Central Station to Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Moruya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Hornsby bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Hornsby train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Hornsby is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Canberra to Hornsby.
There are 4409+ hotels available in Hornsby.















