There are 5 ways to get from Kensington 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 / ...
3h 46m$40–70Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 22m$34–60Drive 279.6 km
- Drive from Kensington to Canberracar 279.6 km
2h 58m$50–72Line 358 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Gardeners Rd Opp Eastern Av to Mascot Station, Bourke St, Stand Dbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
2h 49m$253–492Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 42m$71–127
Kensington to Canberra by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kensington to Canberra is to line 358 bus and fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $250 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kensington station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kensington station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from UNSW Anzac Parade station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Kensington and Canberra is 287 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.
The best way to get from Kensington to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kensington to Canberra, including transfers.
Kensington to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Kensington to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Kensington to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Kensington, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 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
- $340–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Gardeners Rd Opp Eastern Av to Mascot Station, Bourke St, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Kensington to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Kensington to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Canberra is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kensington to Canberra.
There are 934+ hotels available in Canberra.