There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to North Lakes by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
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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 23m$173–452Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
20h 20m$112–288Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
19h 14m$170–379Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
19h 22m$124–308Drive 1,197.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to North Lakescar 1,197.8 km
12h 51m$217–313Fly 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 31m$146–448Bus, 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
25h 46m$186–277
Canberra to North Lakes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to North Lakes is to train which costs $110 - $290 and takes 20h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to North Lakes is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs $170 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to North Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at North Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station, King George Square, 1a and Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
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 20m.
The distance between Canberra and North Lakes is 1000 km. The road distance is 1197.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to North Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 19h 14m and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 14m and costs $170 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 20h 20m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and North Lakes, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to North Lakes station, platform 2 via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1a, and Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F in around 19h 14m. 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 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–900
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Mango Hill East station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to North Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to North Lakes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to North Lakes is 1198 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Canberra to North Lakes.
There are 490+ hotels available in North Lakes.





