What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Mount Ainslie?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Mount Ainslie is to line 53 bus which costs $2 - $6 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Mount Ainslie?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Mount Ainslie is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Mount Ainslie?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liversidge St before Ellery Cr and arriving at Chisholm St after Paterson St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Canberra to Mount Ainslie?

The distance between Canberra and Mount Ainslie is 4 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Mount Ainslie without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Mount Ainslie without a car is to line 53 bus which takes 15 min and costs $2 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Mount Ainslie?

The line 53 bus from Liversidge St before Ellery Cr to Chisholm St after Paterson St takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Mount Ainslie bus from?

Canberra to Mount Ainslie bus services, operated by Transport Canberra, depart from Liversidge St before Ellery Cr station.

Where does the Canberra to Mount Ainslie bus arrive?

Canberra to Mount Ainslie bus services, operated by Transport Canberra, arrive at Chisholm St after Paterson St station.

Where can I stay near Mount Ainslie?

There are 927+ hotels available in Mount Ainslie.

Canberra to Mount Ainslie - 3 ways to travel via line 53 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Mount Ainslie by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 53 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Liversidge St before Ellery Cr to Chisholm St after Paterson Stbus 53
15 min
$2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canberra to Mount Ainslietaxi 7.8 km
9 min
$28–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Canberra to Mount Ainsliewalk 4.2 km
50 min

Canberra to Mount Ainslie by bus

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mount Ainslie, ACT, Australia?

Transport Canberra operates a bus from Liversidge St before Ellery Cr to Chisholm St after Paterson St hourly. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 15 min.

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