There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to New South Wales 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 15m$43–73Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
4h 13m$32–61Drive 281.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Sydneycar 281.9 km
3h 3m$51–73Fly to Sydney International Airport
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
2h 45m$237–465Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
3h 28m$75–124Bus via Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Sydney Central Stationbus Au101-2 / ...
3h 50m$43–73Fly to Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
3h 11m$247–351
Canberra to New South Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to New South Wales is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to New South Wales is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $230 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to New South Wales station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to New South Wales station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Canberra and New South Wales is 285 km. The road distance is 281.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to New South Wales without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Canberra to New South Wales, including transfers.
Canberra to New South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to New South Wales train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to New South Wales is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $470 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and New South Wales, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station 4 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
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- 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
- $270–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to New South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to New South Wales train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to New South Wales is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Canberra to New South Wales.
There are 5199+ hotels available in New South Wales.







