The average train between Canberra and Hornsby takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Canberra to Hornsby. 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 twice daily between Canberra and Hornsby. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canberra is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Hornsby at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canberra to Hornsby. However, there are services departing from Canberra station and arriving at Hornsby station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Canberra to Hornsby train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
Canberra to Hornsby train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Canberra and Hornsby is 252.1 km. The road distance is 352 km.
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 8m.