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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Adelaide to Canberra

Composite routes from Adelaide to Canberra

Cheapest
12 h 41 min
Car
1141 km.
from $62
Fastest
1 h 48 min
Plane
Other
18 h 45 min
958 km.
from $66.48
20 h 41 min
Train, Bus
957 km.
from $257.97
23 h 45 min
957 km.
from $272.71

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
1h 36m
Every 4 hours
$4.32–$7.00
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 40m
Once daily
$40.70–$82.68
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
14h 5m
Once daily
$9.54–$47.06
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$228.96–$521.52
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 35m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.64–$508.80
Train operators
Found: 3
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
3h 19m
Twice daily
$19.08–$120.84
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
Website
3h 36m
3 times a day
$6.23–$8.27
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$76.32–$228.96
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Canberra is to bus which costs $10.87 - $119.57 and takes 18h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Canberra is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Canberra. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Canberra via Albury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Canberra?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Canberra?

The distance between Adelaide and Canberra is 987 km. The road distance is 1163.1 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $10.87 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Canberra?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Adelaide to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Canberra bus from?

Adelaide to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Canberra train from?

Adelaide to Canberra train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Canberra?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Canberra is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.87 - $119.57 and takes 18h 45m, you could also train, which costs $103.26 - $347.83 and takes 23h 45m.

Where does the Adelaide to Canberra bus arrive?

Adelaide to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Canberra?

Canberra is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 05:42 in Adelaide and 06:12 in Canberra.

Where does the Adelaide to Canberra train arrive?

Adelaide to Canberra train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Canberra is 1163 km. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Adelaide to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

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