There are 6 ways to get from Central Station to Canberra (Station) by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via City Interchange Plt 2
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 34m$42–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 7101 / ...
3h 45m$23–35Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4h 9m$29–55Drive 286.1 km
- Drive from Central Station to Canberra (Station)car 286.1 km
3h 5m$52–74Fly, line 2 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Avbus
3h 15m$252–484Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 53m$70–128
Central Station to Canberra (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Canberra (Station) is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Canberra (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $50 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station and arriving at Canberra Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Canberra Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Central Station and Canberra (Station) is 289 km. The road distance is 286.1 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Canberra (Station) without a car is to bus via City Interchange Plt 2 which takes 3h 34m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Central Station to Canberra (Station), including transfers.
Central Station to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Central Station to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Canberra (Station) is to bus via City Interchange Plt 2 which takes 3h 34m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Canberra (Station), ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 6207 7611
- Website
- transport.act.gov.au
Bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Av
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.act.gov.au
- MyWay
- $2–4
- Single use ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Central Station to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station, Coach Stop.
Central Station to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Canberra (Station) is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Central Station to Canberra (Station).
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