There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Sanctuary Cove 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 Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 709 bus
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvdbus
5h 29m$146–418Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train
21h 40m$113–289Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
20h 27m$159–377Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train
20h 42m$125–308Drive 1,109.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Sanctuary Covecar 1,109.8 km
12h 2m$202–292Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
6h$174–493Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
7h 51m$119–417Bus, 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 Burleigh Headsbus
24h 52m$176–257
Canberra to Sanctuary Cove by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Sanctuary Cove is to train which costs $110 - $290 and takes 21h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Sanctuary Cove is to fly and train and line 709 bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $140 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Sanctuary Cove. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Central Station and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Sanctuary Cove station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
The distance between Canberra and Sanctuary Cove is 952 km. The road distance is 1109.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sanctuary Cove without a car is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $150 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Canberra to Sanctuary Cove, including transfers.
Canberra to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Sanctuary Cove train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sanctuary Cove is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 21h 40m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Sanctuary Cove, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 20h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvd via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 21h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Sanctuary Cove is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 8:50 PM in Canberra and 7:50 PM in Sanctuary Cove.
Canberra to Sanctuary Cove train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Sanctuary Cove is 1110 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Canberra to Sanctuary Cove.
There are 2832+ hotels available in Sanctuary Cove.


