There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly, line 3 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from 8 Brindabella Cct to Constitution Av opp CIT Reidbus
1h 53m$237–457Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
3h 33m$35–60Bus via City Interchange Plt 4
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 19m$39–65Train
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 54m$46–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Canberra Central274.1 km
2h 54mDrive 274.1 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Centralcar 274.1 km
2h 54m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
3h 21m$39–65
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central is to fly and line 3 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $230 - $460.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Canberra. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Canberra Central station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Canberra Central is 246 km. The road distance is 274.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central without a car is to bus via City Interchange Plt 4 which takes 3h 19m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central is to bus via City Interchange Plt 4 which takes 3h 19m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Canberra Central, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- 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
- $340–700
- 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
- Phone
- +61 2 6207 7611
- Website
- Transport Canberra
Bus from 8 Brindabella Cct to Constitution Av opp CIT Reid
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Transport Canberra
- MyWay
- $2–4
- Single use ticket
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Canberra Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central is 274 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra Central.
There are 937+ hotels available in Canberra Central.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Canberra Central. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.