There are 5 ways to get from Parramatta to Canberra Central 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 / ...
4h 13m$46–79Train
cheapest- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
6h 1m$33–64Drive 266.5 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Canberra Centralcar 266.5 km
2h 54m$48–70Train, fly, line 3 bus
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from 8 Brindabella Cct to Constitution Av opp CIT Reidbus
3h 34m$254–487Bus via Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
5h 24m$60–118
Parramatta to Canberra Central by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Canberra Central is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Canberra Central is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Canberra Central. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Regatta Point Commonwealth Av via City Interchange Plt 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Canberra Central station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Parramatta and Canberra Central is 308 km. The road distance is 266.5 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Canberra Central without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Parramatta to Canberra Central, including transfers.
Parramatta to Canberra Central bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Parramatta to Canberra Central train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Canberra Central is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Canberra Central, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 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
- $230–360
- 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
- $330–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 6207 7611
- Website
- transport.act.gov.au
Bus from 8 Brindabella Cct to Constitution Av opp CIT Reid
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.act.gov.au
- MyWay
- $2–4
- Single use ticket
- $6
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Parramatta to Canberra Central bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Parramatta to Canberra Central train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Canberra Central is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Parramatta to Canberra Central.
There are 927+ hotels available in Canberra Central.