There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
3h 43m$53–87Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 11m$32–60Drive 278.2 km
- Drive from Waterloo to Canberracar 278.2 km
2h 57m$50–73Fly
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
2h 39m$250–478Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 8m$68–122Bus #2
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au101-2 / ...
4h 47m$44–76
Waterloo to Canberra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $250 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Waterloo and Canberra is 278 km. The road distance is 278.2 km.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Waterloo to Canberra, including transfers.
Waterloo to Canberra bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Waterloo to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $480 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Waterloo, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus Australia also services this route every 3 hours. 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
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- 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
Waterloo to Canberra bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Canberra station.
Waterloo to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Canberra is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Waterloo to Canberra.
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