There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Swansea by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
7h$122–176Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
7h 22m$53–85Drive 388.7 km
- Drive from Canberra to Swanseacar 388.7 km
4h 19m$69–100Fly to Newcastle Airport, line 29 bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Bowman St Opp Lake Rdbus
4h 58m$256–366Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus Pm12
7h 36m$73–116Bus via Hornsby
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Stationbus 15Cn
7h 52m$72–125Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain
6h 52m$248–469
Canberra to Swansea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Swansea is to bus and train which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Bowman St At Peel St via Central Station and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Morisset Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Canberra and Swansea is 476 km. The road distance is 388.7 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Canberra to Swansea, including transfers.
Canberra to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Swansea train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Swansea is to train which takes 7h and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Swansea, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Swansea via Central Station and Morisset Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Bowman St At Peel St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Charlestown, and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Morisset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Bowman St Opp Lake Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Swansea train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Swansea is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Canberra to Swansea.
There are 726+ hotels available in Swansea.














