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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Watson is to line 1 tram which costs $2 - $4 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Watson is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Watson?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St and arriving at Knox St after 1st Irvine St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Watson?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alinga Street Platform 2 and arriving at Phillip Avenue Platform 2. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Canberra to Watson?

The distance between Canberra and Watson is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Watson without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 10 min and costs $2 - $4.

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

The line 1 tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Phillip Avenue Platform 2 takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Watson bus from?

Canberra to Watson bus services, operated by Transport Canberra, depart from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Watson train from?

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

Where does the Canberra to Watson bus arrive?

Canberra to Watson bus services, operated by Transport Canberra, arrive at Knox St after 1st Irvine St station.

Where does the Canberra to Watson train arrive?

Canberra to Watson train services, operated by Canberra Metro Operations, arrive at Phillip Avenue Platform 2 station.

Where can I stay near Watson?

There are 931+ hotels available in Watson.

Canberra to Watson - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram, line 50 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Watson by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Phillip Avenue Platform 2tram 1 / ...
10 min
$3–4
Line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St to Knox St after 1st Irvine Stbus 50
24 min
$2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canberra to Watsontaxi 7.8 km
9 min
$28–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Canberra to Watsonwalk 7.2 km
1h 26m

Canberra to Watson by tram

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Distance: 5.1 km
Duration: 10 min

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

Canberra Metro Operations operates a vehicle from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Phillip Avenue Platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Transport Canberra operates a bus from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St to Knox St after 1st Irvine St hourly. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 24 min.

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