There are 7 ways to get from New South Wales 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 39m$43–77Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 15m$32–62Drive 280.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Canberracar 280.4 km
3h 6m$51–73Fly from Sydney International Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
2h 54m$250–478Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 23m$68–122Bus via Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au101-2 / ...
4h 39m$43–77Fly from Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
3h 7m$246–352
New South Wales to Canberra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New South Wales to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from New South Wales to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $250 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from New South Wales station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from New South Wales station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between New South Wales and Canberra is 285 km. The road distance is 280.4 km.
The best way to get from New South Wales to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from New South Wales to Canberra, including transfers.
New South Wales to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
New South Wales to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from New South Wales to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $480 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between New South Wales, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $40–70 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
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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New South Wales to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
New South Wales to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New South Wales to Canberra is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from New South Wales to Canberra.
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