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 6 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Downer?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from City Bus Stn Plt 4 and arriving at Yowani Country Club, Northbourne Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 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 Comfort DelGro Corporation., depart from City Bus Stn Plt 4 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 Comfort DelGro Corporation., arrive at Yowani Country Club, Northbourne Ave 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 880+ hotels available in Downer.

Canberra to Downer - 5 ways to travel via line 1 tram, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Downer by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 City Bus Stn Plt 4 to Yowani Country Club, Northbourne Avebus Qr1
12 min
$2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canberra to Downertaxi 5.2 km
6 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Canberra to Downerwalk 5.1 km
1h
Line 1 tram, line 50 bus
1. Take the tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Dickson Platform 2tram 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dickson Interchange Plt 1 to Melba St after Atherton Stbus 50
39 min
$5–9

Canberra to Downer by tram

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8 minAverage Duration

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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, Comfort DelGro Corporation. operates a bus from City Bus Stn Plt 4 to Yowani Country Club, Northbourne Ave every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 12 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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