There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Rockley by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lithgowbus
- Take the bus from Great Western Hwy After Caroline Av to MacKillop Collegebus 636
10h 56m$80–122Drive 224.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Canberra to Rockleycar 224.3 km
2h 48m$41–60Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Bathurst Stationtrain 427
11h 14m$43–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Lithgow Post Office, Main St to MacKillop Collegebus 636
11h 5m$54–217
Canberra to Rockley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Rockley is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Rockley is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Rockley. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Church St Opp Hill St via Central Station, Great Western Hwy After Caroline Av and MacKillop College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Rockley station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Bathurst Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Canberra and Rockley is 535 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Rockley without a car is to bus which takes 10h 56m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Canberra to Rockley, including transfers.
Canberra to Rockley bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Rockley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Rockley is to bus which takes 10h 56m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $220 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Rockley, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Church St Opp Hill St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Lithgow, Great Western Hwy After Caroline Av, and MacKillop College in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Church St Opp Hill St via Central Station, Bathurst Station, Bathurst Station, Havannah St, Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand A, Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B, and Lyal St Opp Bathurst Buslines Depot in around 11h 14m.
- 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
Train from Central Station to Bathurst Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $21–30
- First Class
- $30–50
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Rockley bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Rockley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Rockley is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Canberra to Rockley.
There are eight+ hotels available in Rockley.