The average train between Canberra and Newtown takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Canberra to Newtown. 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 Newtown. 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 Newtown at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canberra to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Canberra station and arriving at Newtown station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Canberra to Newtown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
Canberra to Newtown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Canberra and Newtown is 243.1 km. The road distance is 321 km.
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
