There are 4 ways to get from Lake Illawarra to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Jolimont Centrebus 855
4h 15m$43–63Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Moss Vale Court House, Argyle Stbus 855
- Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 33m$35–61Drive 217.6 km
- Drive from Lake Illawarra to Canberracar 217.6 km
2h 37m$39–57Train, fly
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
4h 36m$260–493
Lake Illawarra to Canberra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Illawarra to Canberra is to bus and train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Illawarra to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Illawarra to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Queen St At Booth St and arriving at Jolimont Centre via Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Lake Illawarra and Canberra is 220 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.
The best way to get from Lake Illawarra to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Lake Illawarra to Canberra, including transfers.
Lake Illawarra to Canberra bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane station.
Lake Illawarra to Canberra bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Jolimont Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Illawarra to Canberra is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lake Illawarra to Canberra.
There are 931+ hotels available in Canberra.
What companies run services between Lake Illawarra, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Jolimont Centre twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- 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 Moss Vale Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
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