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How to get fromAdelaide to Canberraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeADL - CBR
    3h 32m
    $257–561

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume HwybusCoach
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
    18h 50m
    $17–184

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain622 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
    19h 37m
    $174–664

  4. Drive 1,142.2 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Canberracar1,142.2 km
    12h 40m
    $217–313

  5. Bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalbusMelbourne
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to CanberrabusSydney
    18h 50m
    $190–319

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central StationtrainAdl-Syd 2025
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain631 / ...
    45h 14m
    $428–5,895

Adelaide to Canberra by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Canberra via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Albury in around 18h 50m.

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