There are 5 ways to get from Lakemba to Canberra by bus, train, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 15m$40–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 30m$29–45Drive 269.1 km
- Drive from Lakemba to Canberracar 269.1 km
2h 52m$49–71Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Lakemba Station to Central Stationsubway
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 6m$277–515Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 39m$56–105
Lakemba to Canberra by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lakemba to Canberra is to train which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lakemba to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakemba station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Lakemba Station, The Boulevarde, Stand D and arriving at Canberra via Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand C and Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lakemba station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Lakemba Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Lakemba and Canberra is 291 km. The road distance is 269.1 km.
The best way to get from Lakemba to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Lakemba to Canberra, including transfers.
Lakemba to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Lakemba to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Lakemba to Canberra is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Lakemba, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. 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 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- 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
- $65–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 1800 171 386
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transport NSW
Subway from Lakemba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Transport NSW
- Website
- Sydney Metro
- Adult Fare
- $3–6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
Lakemba to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Lakemba to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakemba to Canberra is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Lakemba to Canberra.
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