There are 5 ways to get from Macquarie Fields to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd to University Of Sydney, City Rdbus N30
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 40m$43–71Train
cheapest- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4h 45m$26–41Drive 247.5 km
- Drive from Macquarie Fields to Canberracar 247.5 km
2h 38m$45–65Fly
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 3m$275–492Train, bus
- Take the train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain Shl
- Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
5h 33m$41–65
Macquarie Fields to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macquarie Fields to Canberra is to train which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Macquarie Fields to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Macquarie Fields to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd and arriving at Canberra via University Of Sydney, City Rd and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Macquarie Fields station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Macquarie Fields Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Macquarie Fields and Canberra is 326 km. The road distance is 247.5 km.
The best way to get from Macquarie Fields to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Macquarie Fields to Canberra, including transfers.
Macquarie Fields to Canberra bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd station.
Macquarie Fields to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Macquarie Fields to Canberra is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $500 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Macquarie Fields, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd to Canberra via University Of Sydney, City Rd, Pitt St Before Hay St, and Sydney Central Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- 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
- $300–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd to University Of Sydney, City Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Macquarie Fields to Canberra bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at University Of Sydney, City Rd station.
Macquarie Fields to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macquarie Fields to Canberra is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Macquarie Fields to Canberra.
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