There are 5 ways to get from Chatswood to Canberra by bus, train, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 48m$39–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 24m$29–45Drive 284.9 km
- Drive from Chatswood to Canberracar 284.9 km
3h 11m$52–75Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Chatswood Station to Central Stationsubway
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 1m$267–495Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 44m$75–126
Chatswood to Canberra by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chatswood to Canberra is to train which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chatswood to Canberra is to subway and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $260 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatswood station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chatswood station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Chatswood Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Chatswood and Canberra is 294 km. The road distance is 284.9 km.
The best way to get from Chatswood to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chatswood to Canberra, including transfers.
Chatswood to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Chatswood to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Chatswood to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Chatswood, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 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
- $260–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Chatswood to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Chatswood to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chatswood to Canberra is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Chatswood to Canberra.
There are 952+ hotels available in Canberra.



