There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Bowral by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Canberra Station to Bowral Stationtrain 632 / ...
2h 26m$21–40Bus
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 855
2h 47m$38–54Drive 169.1 km
- Drive from Canberra to Bowralcar 169.1 km
1h 53m$33–47Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain
4h 34m$238–533
Canberra to Bowral by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Bowral is to train which costs $21 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Bowral is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $30 - $50.
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.
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.
The distance between Canberra and Bowral is 193 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $21 - $40.
The train from Canberra Station to Bowral Station takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Canberra to Bowral bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Jolimont Centre station.
Canberra to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
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.
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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Bowral bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Leighton Gardens, Argyle St station.
Canberra to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Bowral is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Canberra to Bowral.
There are 305+ hotels available in Bowral.










