There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Gungahlin 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 40m$42–70Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 17m$33–64Drive 276.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Gungahlincar 276.2 km
3h 2m$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 Gungahlin Place Platform 1tram
3h 25m$252–482Bus via Belconnen Interchange Plt 2
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
4h 22m$58–111Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 53m$70–126
Sydney to Gungahlin by train, foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Gungahlin is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Gungahlin is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Gungahlin. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Gungahlin. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Gungahlin Place Platform 1 via Alinga Street Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Sydney and Gungahlin is 295 km. The road distance is 276.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Gungahlin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Sydney to Gungahlin, including transfers.
Sydney to Gungahlin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Gungahlin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Gungahlin is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Gungahlin, 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
- $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
- Phone
- 13 17 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- cmet.com.au
Tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Gungahlin Place Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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
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) 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
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 Gungahlin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney to Gungahlin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Gungahlin is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Sydney to Gungahlin.
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