There are 6 ways to get from Hornsby Station to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 10m$45–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 50m$31–48Drive 288 km
- Drive from Hornsby Station to Canberracar 288 km
3h 17m$61–88Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 22m$278–538Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
5h 8m$76–128Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
5h 17m$275–424
Hornsby Station to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby Station to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Hornsby Station to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby Station station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hornsby Station station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Hornsby Station and Canberra is 316 km. The road distance is 288 km.
The best way to get from Hornsby Station to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Hornsby Station to Canberra, including transfers.
Hornsby Station to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Hornsby Station to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Hornsby Station to Canberra is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Hornsby Station, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $40–60 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 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–460
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Hornsby Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Hornsby Station to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Hornsby Station to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby Station to Canberra is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Hornsby Station to Canberra.
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