There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to North Sydney by bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 21m$43–63Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
4h 19m$29–42Drive 283.1 km
- Drive from Canberra to North Sydneycar 283.1 km
3h 10m$52–74Fly from Canberra International Airport, subway
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the subway from Central Station to Victoria Cross Stationsubway
2h 51m$257–493Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
3h 26m$78–123Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MYA - SYD
6h$263–431
Canberra to North Sydney by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to North Sydney is to train which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to North Sydney is to fly and subway which takes 2h 51m and costs $250 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to North Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to North Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Victoria Cross Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Canberra and North Sydney is 289 km. The road distance is 283.1 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to North Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Canberra to North Sydney, including transfers.
Canberra to North Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to North Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to North Sydney is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and North Sydney, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 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
- $260–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Moruya Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–370
- 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
- 1800 171 386
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transport NSW
Subway from Central Station to Victoria Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Transport NSW
- Website
- Sydney Metro
- Adult Fare
- $3–5
- Website
- 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 Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Moruya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to North Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to North Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to North Sydney is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Canberra to North Sydney.
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