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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney Cbd to Canberra

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Cheapest

Transport providers

Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 9m
3 times a day
$6.32–$13.89
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h
Once daily
$35.37–$69.47
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 5m
Every 2 hours
$39.16–$55.58
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
Call Contact via email
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
55 min
Every day
$151.57–$391.56
Virgin Australia
Website
1h
Every day
$126.31–$505.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra is to train which costs $7.07 - $16.30 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between Sydney CBD and Canberra?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Canberra?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Canberra is 284 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.

How do I travel from Sydney CBD to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $41.30 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Canberra train from?

Sydney CBD to Canberra train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney CBD to Canberra?

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Canberra is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $41.30 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7.07 - $16.30 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $271.74 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Canberra train arrive?

Sydney CBD to Canberra train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Canberra Station.

Can I drive from Sydney CBD to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Canberra is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Sydney CBD to Canberra.

Which airlines fly from Sydney Airport Airport to Canberra International Airport Airport?

Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Sydney Airport Airport to Canberra International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 646+ hotels available in Canberra. Prices start at $66.65 per night.
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