There are 6 ways to get from Kings Cross to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 40m$38–77Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 22m$32–62Drive 281.8 km
- Drive from Kings Cross to Canberracar 281.8 km
3h 2m$51–73Train, fly
- Take the train from Kings Cross Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
2h 52m$253–486Bus via Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au101-2 / ...
4h 53m$42–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Kings Cross Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
6h 7m$53–75
Kings Cross to Canberra by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kings Cross to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $250 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Kings Cross station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Kings Cross and Canberra is 286 km. The road distance is 281.8 km.
The best way to get from Kings Cross to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Kings Cross to Canberra, including transfers.
Kings Cross to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Kings Cross to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Kings Cross to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Kings Cross, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–70 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
- $340–750
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Kings Cross Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–5
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kings Cross Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Kings Cross Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
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More Questions & Answers
Kings Cross to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Kings Cross to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kings Cross to Canberra is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Kings Cross to Canberra.
There are 935+ hotels available in Canberra.