The average train between Schofields and Canberra takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Schofields 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 3 times a day between Schofields and Canberra. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Schofields is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Canberra at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Glenfield Station and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Schofields to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Schofields station and arriving at Canberra station via Glenfield Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Schofields to Canberra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Schofields Station.
Schofields to Canberra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Canberra Station.
The distance between Schofields and Canberra is 236.1 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Schofields Station to Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station in around 5h 56m.