There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 7101 / ...
3h 45m$23–35Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4h 9m$29–55Drive 285.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Canberra (Station)car 285.9 km
3h 9m$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 Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au101-2 / ...
4h 8m$42–72Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 47m$70–128
Sydney to Canberra (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $50 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station and arriving at Canberra Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
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 9m.
The distance between Sydney and Canberra (Station) is 288 km. The road distance is 285.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $35.
The bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stop takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Sydney to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Canberra (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Canberra (Station), ACT, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. 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
- $260–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- 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
- $330–700
- 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
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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 to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Canberra (Station) is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Sydney to Canberra (Station).
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