There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Town Hall to Canberra 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 / ...
3h 38m$43–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4h 24m$25–40Drive 283.3 km
- Drive from Sydney Town Hall to Canberracar 283.3 km
3h 6m$60–87Fly
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
2h 58m$273–530Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 26m$71–119Bus via Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au101-2 / ...
4h 38m$43–65
Sydney Town Hall to Canberra by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Town Hall to Canberra is to train which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Town Hall to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $270 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Town Hall station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Canberra Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Sydney Town Hall and Canberra is 284 km. The road distance is 283.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Town Hall to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sydney Town Hall to Canberra, including transfers.
Sydney Town Hall to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney Town Hall to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Town Hall to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Sydney Town Hall, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–460
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney Town Hall to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney Town Hall to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Town Hall to Canberra is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sydney Town Hall to Canberra.
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