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Canberra to Mermaid Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canberra and Mermaid Beach takes 46h 42m and the fastest train takes 38h 32m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Canberra to Mermaid Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

46h 42m
Duration
1,394 km
Distance
$154
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Canberra to Mermaid Beach train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Canberra and Mermaid Beach. The service departs Canberra at 5:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Mermaid Beach at 06:46:56. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 46h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink38h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink38h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink2d 14h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,393.9 km
  • Duration: 46h 42m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Mermaid Beach station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 21h 33m.

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