There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Kings Cross by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 18m$43–72Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
4h 16m$32–61Drive 281.4 km
- Drive from Canberra to Kings Crosscar 281.4 km
3h 1m$51–73Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Kings Cross Stationtrain
2h 40m$254–485Bus via Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Sydney Central Stationbus Au101-2 / ...
4h 3m$44–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Kings Cross Stationtrain Sco
5h 27m$54–75
Canberra to Kings Cross by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Kings Cross is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Kings Cross is to fly and train which takes 2h 40m and costs $250 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Kings Cross station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Kings Cross station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Kings Cross Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Canberra and Kings Cross is 286 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Kings Cross without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Canberra to Kings Cross, including transfers.
Canberra to Kings Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Kings Cross train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Kings Cross is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Kings Cross, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Central Station to Kings Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–5
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kings Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Kings Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Kings Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Kings Cross train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Kings Cross is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Canberra to Kings Cross.
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