There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Canberra by bus, train, car, ferry, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 3m$33–59Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 23m$33–59Drive 278.4 km
- Drive from Balmain to Canberracar 278.4 km
3h 4m$50–73Ferry, fly
- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 5m$247–458Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 44m$71–126
Balmain to Canberra by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Canberra is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from The Star station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Balmain and Canberra is 292 km. The road distance is 278.4 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Balmain to Canberra, including transfers.
Balmain to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Balmain to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Balmain to Canberra is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–460
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
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More Questions & Answers
Balmain to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Balmain to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Canberra is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Balmain to Canberra.
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