There are 4 ways to get from Southern Highlands to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bowral Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
2h 32m$18–27Bus
- Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
3h 13m$36–61Drive 171.3 km
- Drive from Southern Highlands to Canberracar 171.3 km
1h 56m$32–45Train, fly
- Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
4h 31m$272–511
Southern Highlands to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southern Highlands to Canberra is to train which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Southern Highlands to Canberra is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Southern Highlands to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St and arriving at Jolimont Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bowral Station station and arriving at Canberra Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Southern Highlands and Canberra is 193 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.
The best way to get from Southern Highlands to Canberra without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $18 - $27.
The train from Bowral Station to Canberra Station takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Southern Highlands to Canberra bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St station.
Southern Highlands to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station.
The best way to get from Southern Highlands to Canberra is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Bowral Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centre twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Bowral Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–27
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Southern Highlands to Canberra bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Jolimont Centre station.
Southern Highlands to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southern Highlands to Canberra is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Southern Highlands to Canberra.
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