There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Thornleigh by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 59m$44–72Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
4h 57m$33–61Drive 282.2 km
- Drive from Canberra to Thornleighcar 282.2 km
3h 8m$51–74Fly Canberra International Airport 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 Thornleigh Stationtrain
3h 29m$238–465Bus via Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
4h 26m$61–109Fly Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Hornsby Stationtrain
6h$269–369Bus to Moruya Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MYA - SYD
6h 38m$244–393
Canberra to Thornleigh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Thornleigh is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Thornleigh is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Thornleigh station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Thornleigh station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Thornleigh Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Canberra and Thornleigh is 312 km. The road distance is 282.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Thornleigh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Canberra to Thornleigh, including transfers.
Canberra to Thornleigh bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Thornleigh train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Thornleigh is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Thornleigh, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 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
- $260–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Moruya Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–330
- 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
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Central Station to Thornleigh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hamilton Station to Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Thornleigh bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Thornleigh train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Thornleigh is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Canberra to Thornleigh.
There are 4566+ hotels available in Thornleigh.















