There are 5 ways to get from North Sydney to Canberra by bus, train, car, subway, plane, or ferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 42m$38–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 18m$28–45Drive 289.7 km
- Drive from North Sydney to Canberracar 289.7 km
3h 10m$53–77Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Victoria Cross Station to Central Stationsubway
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
2h 54m$276–495Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side B to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F3 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 32m$77–126
North Sydney to Canberra by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Canberra is to train which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Canberra is to subway and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $270 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from North Sydney station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from North Sydney station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Cross Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between North Sydney and Canberra is 289 km. The road distance is 289.7 km.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from North Sydney to Canberra, including transfers.
North Sydney to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
North Sydney to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between North Sydney, 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
- 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 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transport NSW
Subway from Victoria Cross Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Transport NSW
- Website
- Sydney Metro
- Adult Fare
- $3–5
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side B to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
North Sydney to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
North Sydney to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Sydney to Canberra is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from North Sydney to Canberra.
There are 961+ hotels available in Canberra.