There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Canberra by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Central Stationtrain T1
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 53m$41–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Richmond Station to Glenfield Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
6h 22m$33–61Drive 289.9 km
- Drive from Richmond to Canberracar 289.9 km
3h 6m$52–75Train, fly
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
4h 5m$256–479Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N71
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
6h 15m$73–130
Richmond to Canberra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Richmond Station, East Market St and arriving at Canberra via Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Richmond and Canberra is 343 km. The road distance is 289.9 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Richmond to Canberra, including transfers.
Richmond to Canberra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Richmond Station, East Market St.
Richmond to Canberra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Canberra is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Richmond, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a train from Richmond Station to Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Canberra via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, International Airport Station, and Sydney International Airport in around 6h 15m.
- 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
- 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
- $330–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Richmond Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Richmond Station to Glenfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Richmond Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Canberra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.
Richmond to Canberra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Glenfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Canberra is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Richmond to Canberra.
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