There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to North Lakes by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 2 to Mango Hill East station, platform 2train
4h 8m$193–582Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
20h 12m$112–288Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
19h 14m$125–309Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
19h 19m$172–381Drive 1,196.5 km
- Drive from Canberra to North Lakescar 1,196.5 km
12h 47m$219–316Fly 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
6h 5m$156–474Bus, 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
26h 21m$186–277
Canberra to North Lakes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to North Lakes is to train which costs $110 - $290 and takes 20h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to North Lakes is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to North Lakes. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde via Central Station, King George Square, 1a, Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F and North Lakes station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to North Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Mango Hill East station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.
The distance between Canberra and North Lakes is 1000 km. The road distance is 1196.5 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to North Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 14m and costs $120 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Canberra to North Lakes, including transfers.
Canberra to North Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to North Lakes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to North Lakes is to bus which takes 19h 19m and costs $170 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 20h 12m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and North Lakes, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1a, Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F, and North Lakes station, platform 2 in around 19h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Mango Hill East station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 20h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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
- $110–410
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–450
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–410
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Mango Hill East station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to North Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
North Lakes is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 1:20 PM in Canberra and 12:20 PM in North Lakes.
Canberra to North Lakes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to North Lakes is 1197 km. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Canberra to North Lakes.
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