There are 5 ways to get from Rose Bay to Canberra by ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry F9
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 56m$45–79Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 39m$36–68Drive 286.6 km
- Drive from Rose Bay to Canberracar 286.6 km
3h 8m$52–75Ferry, fly
- Take the ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 8m$257–488Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 57m$72–129
Rose Bay to Canberra by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rose Bay to Canberra is to train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rose Bay to Canberra is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $250 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Rose Bay to Canberra. However, there are services departing from New South Head Rd At Kent Rd and arriving at Canberra via Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rose Bay station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Edgecliff Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Rose Bay and Canberra is 292 km. The road distance is 286.6 km.
The best way to get from Rose Bay to Canberra without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Rose Bay to Canberra, including transfers.
Rose Bay to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Rose Bay to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Rose Bay to Canberra is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Rose Bay, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- 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 Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- $35–65
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
Ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
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More Questions & Answers
Rose Bay to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Rose Bay to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rose Bay to Canberra is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Rose Bay to Canberra.
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