What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Palmerston?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Palmerston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Palmerston?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Palmerston is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Palmerston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from City Interchange Plt 5 and arriving at Burgmann Anglican School Valley Campus. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Palmerston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alinga Street Platform 2 and arriving at Gungahlin Place Platform 1. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Canberra to Palmerston?

The distance between Canberra and Palmerston is 14 km. The road distance is 13.1 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Palmerston without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Palmerston without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Palmerston?

The bus from City Interchange Plt 5 to Burgmann Anglican School Valley Campus takes 24 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Palmerston bus from?

Canberra to Palmerston bus services, operated by CDC Canberra, depart from City Interchange Plt 5 station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Palmerston train from?

Canberra to Palmerston train services, operated by Canberra Metro Operations, depart from Alinga Street Platform 2 station.

Where does the Canberra to Palmerston bus arrive?

Canberra to Palmerston bus services, operated by CDC Canberra, arrive at Burgmann Anglican School Valley Campus station.

Where does the Canberra to Palmerston train arrive?

Canberra to Palmerston train services, operated by Canberra Metro Operations, arrive at Gungahlin Place Platform 1 station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Palmerston?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Palmerston is 13 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Canberra to Palmerston.

Where can I stay near Palmerston?

There are 912+ hotels available in Palmerston.

Canberra to Palmerston - 5 ways to travel via bus, line 1 tram, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Palmerston by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from City Interchange Plt 5 to Burgmann Anglican School Valley Campusbus S201
24 min
$5–8
Line 1 tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Gungahlin Place Platform 1tram 1
24 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canberra to Palmerstontaxi 13.1 km
13 min
$40–55
Drive 13.1 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Palmerstoncar 13.1 km
13 min
$3–4
Line 4 bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Legislative Assembly London Cct to Belconnen Interchange Plt 4bus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Belconnen Interchange Plt 2 to Gundaroo Dr before Burrowa Stbus 8
42 min
$5–11

Canberra to Palmerston by bus

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Distance: 14.5 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Palmerston, ACT, Australia?

CDC Canberra operates a bus from City Interchange Plt 5 to Burgmann Anglican School Valley Campus once daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Canberra Metro Operations operates a vehicle from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Gungahlin Place Platform 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 24 min.

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