There are 5 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 4m$45–83Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 15m$32–62Drive 287.7 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station)car 287.7 km
3h 6m$52–75Fly, line 2 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Avbus
3h 19m$252–484Bus via Martin Place Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
4h 23m$55–111
Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Canberra (Station). However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Av via City Interchange Plt 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Canberra (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Canberra (Station) is 291 km. The road distance is 287.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station), including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Canberra (Station), ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–420
- 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
- $340–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 6207 7611
- Website
- transport.act.gov.au
Bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Av
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.act.gov.au
- MyWay
- $2–4
- Single use ticket
- $6
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station) is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sydney CBD to Canberra (Station).
There are 928+ hotels available in Canberra (Station).