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How to get fromPenrith to Canberraby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    4h 25m
    $41–79

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    6h 22m
    $35–62

  3. Drive 272.4 km

    1. Drive from Penrith to Canberracar car 272.4 km
    3h 1m
    $49–71

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    3h 37m
    $256–488

  5. Line 845 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus bus 845
    2. Take the train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain train Shl
    3. Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus bus 855
    6h 38m
    $48–78

Penrith to Canberra by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 337.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.

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