There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Franklin by bus, train, car, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 35m$42–70Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 12m$33–64Drive 274.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Franklincar 274.9 km
3h 1m$50–72Fly, line 1 tram
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Nullarbor Avenue Platform 2tram
3h 20m$252–482Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 48m$70–126
Sydney to Franklin by train, foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Franklin is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Franklin is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nullarbor Avenue Platform 2 via Alinga Street Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Sydney and Franklin is 292 km. The road distance is 274.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sydney to Franklin, including transfers.
Sydney to Franklin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Franklin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Franklin is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Franklin, 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
- $230–360
- 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
- Phone
- 13 17 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- cmet.com.au
Tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Nullarbor Avenue Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://cmet.com.au/
- MyWay+ Adult Off-Peak
- $3
- MyWay+ Adult Peak
- $4
- 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
- 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 Franklin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney to Franklin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Franklin is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Sydney to Franklin.
There are 910+ hotels available in Franklin.