The train between Brisbane and Canberra takes 29h 35m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Brisbane to Canberra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Brisbane and Canberra. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brisbane is at 5:45 AM which arrives into Canberra at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brisbane to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Brisbane station and arriving at Canberra station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.
Brisbane to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
Brisbane to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Canberra Station.
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The distance between Brisbane and Canberra is 944.4 km. The road distance is 1,305 km.
You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 19h 35m.
