There are 7 ways to get from Helensburgh to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 32m$61–117Drive 253 km
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Canberracar 253 km
2h 46m$46–66Train
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 56m$50–95Train, fly
- Take the train from Helensburgh Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 34m$258–508Bus via Canberra
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
4h 37m$61–117Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD) (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
5h 2m$76–152Bus #2
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
5h 28m$53–79
Helensburgh to Canberra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Canberra is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Charles Harper Park, Parkes St and arriving at Canberra via Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Wolli Creek Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Canberra is 315 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Helensburgh to Canberra, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Helensburgh to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Canberra is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- 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 Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Helensburgh Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Helensburgh Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
- 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
Helensburgh to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Helensburgh to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Canberra is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Helensburgh to Canberra.
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