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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Downer is to line 1 tram which costs $2 - $4 and takes 8 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Downer is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Downer?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St and arriving at Melba St after Atherton St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Downer?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alinga Street Platform 2 and arriving at Swinden Street Platform 2. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Canberra to Downer?

The distance between Canberra and Downer is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Downer without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 8 min and costs $2 - $4.

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

The line 1 tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Swinden Street Platform 2 takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Downer bus from?

Canberra to Downer bus services, operated by Transport Canberra, depart from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Downer train from?

Canberra to Downer train services, operated by Canberra Metro Operations, depart from Alinga Street Platform 2 station.

Where does the Canberra to Downer bus arrive?

Canberra to Downer bus services, operated by Transport Canberra, arrive at Melba St after Atherton St station.

Where does the Canberra to Downer train arrive?

Canberra to Downer train services, operated by Canberra Metro Operations, arrive at Swinden Street Platform 2 station.

Where can I stay near Downer?

There are 850+ hotels available in Downer.

Canberra to Downer - 4 ways to travel via line 1 tram, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Downer by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Swinden Street Platform 2tram 1 / ...
8 min
$3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St to Melba St after Atherton Stbus 50
20 min
$2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canberra to Downertaxi 6 km
7 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Canberra to Downerwalk 5.1 km
1h

Canberra to Downer by tram

775Weekly Trams

8 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.7 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Downer, ACT, Australia?

Canberra Metro Operations operates a vehicle from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Swinden Street Platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Transport Canberra operates a bus from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St to Melba St after Atherton St hourly. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 20 min. CDC Canberra also services this route 4 times a day.

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