There are 7 ways to get from Swansea to Canberra by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 22m$50–85Train
- Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
7h 47m$129–175Drive 388.9 km
- Drive from Swansea to Canberracar 388.9 km
4h 20m$69–100Line 29 bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Pacific Hwy Opp Peel St to Cardiff Station, Main Rdbus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
4h 41m$256–367Bus
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Central Stationbus Pm11
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 52m$69–116Bus via Hornsby
- Take the bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
8h 31m$69–129Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
6h 35m$265–489
Swansea to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Canberra is to train and bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Canberra is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy Opp Peel St and arriving at Canberra via Charlestown and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Morisset Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Swansea and Canberra is 462 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.
The best way to get from Swansea to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Swansea to Canberra, including transfers.
Swansea to Canberra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.
Swansea to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Morisset Station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Canberra is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Swansea, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Swansea to Canberra Station via Morisset Station and Central Station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Hwy Opp Peel St to Canberra via Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand C, Charlestown, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 7h 52m.
- 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 Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
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 Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–370
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Morisset Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- 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
- Newcastle Transport
Bus from Pacific Hwy Opp Peel St to Cardiff Station, Main Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Charlestown to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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
Swansea to Canberra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Swansea to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Canberra is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Swansea to Canberra.
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