What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Bowral?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Bowral is to train which costs $21 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Bowral?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Bowral is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Bowral?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Bowral. However, there are services departing from Jolimont Centre and arriving at Lions Park, Moss Vale Rd via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Bowral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canberra Station station and arriving at Bowral Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Canberra to Bowral?

The distance between Canberra and Bowral is 193 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Bowral without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $21 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Bowral?

The train from Canberra Station to Bowral Station takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Bowral bus from?

Canberra to Bowral bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Jolimont Centre station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Bowral train from?

Canberra to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.

Train or bus from Canberra to Bowral?

The best way to get from Canberra to Bowral is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Canberra to Bowral bus arrive?

Canberra to Bowral bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Leighton Gardens, Argyle St station.

Where does the Canberra to Bowral train arrive?

Canberra to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Bowral is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Canberra to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 306+ hotels available in Bowral.

Canberra to Bowral - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Bowral by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Bowral Stationtrain 632 / ...
2h 26m
$21–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 855
2h 47m
$38–54
Drive 169.1 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Bowralcar 169.1 km
1h 53m
$32–47

Canberra to Bowral by train

40Weekly Trains

2h 26mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.1 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Bowral Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Jolimont Centre to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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