There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to The Rocks by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 20m$38–63Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
4h 18m$32–59Drive 283.3 km
- Drive from Canberra to The Rockscar 283.3 km
3h 5m$52–76Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Circular Quay Stationtrain
2h 42m$254–463Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
3h 34m$75–124
Canberra to The Rocks by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to The Rocks is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to The Rocks is to fly and train which takes 2h 42m and costs $250 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to The Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to The Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Circular Quay Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Canberra and The Rocks is 287 km. The road distance is 283.3 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to The Rocks without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Canberra to The Rocks, including transfers.
Canberra to The Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to The Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to The Rocks is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and The Rocks, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Central Station to Circular Quay Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to The Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to The Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to The Rocks is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Canberra to The Rocks.
There are 5109+ hotels available in The Rocks.












