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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Helensvale is to train which costs $110 - $290 and takes 20h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Helensvale is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Helensvale. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive via Central Station, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Sea World. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Helensvale station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.

How far is it from Canberra to Helensvale?

The distance between Canberra and Helensvale is 941 km. The road distance is 1109.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Helensvale without a car is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $150 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Canberra to Helensvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Helensvale bus from?

Canberra to Helensvale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Helensvale train from?

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

Train or bus from Canberra to Helensvale?

The best way to get from Canberra to Helensvale is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 20h 42m.

Where does the Canberra to Helensvale bus arrive?

Canberra to Helensvale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Canberra to Helensvale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Canberra to Helensvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Helensvale is 1109 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Canberra to Helensvale.

Where can I stay near Helensvale?

There are 2424+ hotels available in Helensvale.

Canberra to Helensvale - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Helensvale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Helensvale station, platform 2train
4h 20m
$135–437
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
20h 42m
$112–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
17h 26m
$156–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
19h 44m
$120–306
Drive 1,109.3 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Helensvalecar 1,109.3 km
11h 47m
$198–286
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 2m
$173–453
Bus, train via Wollongong
1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus
23h 27m
$175–256

Canberra to Helensvale by train

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20h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 941.5 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Helensvale, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, and Sea World in around 17h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Helensvale station, platform 1 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 20h 42m.

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