There are 6 ways to get from Leichhardt 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 51m$38–63Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 19m$28–45Drive 277.9 km
- Drive from Leichhardt to Canberracar 277.9 km
3h 2m$51–74Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Marion St Opp Renwick St to Pitt St At Barlow Stbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 9m$276–493Bus via Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au101-2 / ...
4h 51m$38–63Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
5h 8m$56–104
Leichhardt to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leichhardt to Canberra is to train which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Leichhardt to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Leichhardt to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Marion St Opp Renwick St and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Leichhardt station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Petersham Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Leichhardt and Canberra is 288 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.
The best way to get from Leichhardt to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Leichhardt to Canberra, including transfers.
Leichhardt to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Leichhardt to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Leichhardt to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Leichhardt, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 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 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Leichhardt to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Leichhardt to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leichhardt to Canberra is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Leichhardt to Canberra.
There are 958+ hotels available in Canberra.



