There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Ultimo by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International AirportSydney
3h 15m$67–113Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station632
4h 8m$29–55Drive 277.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Ultimo277.8 km
3h 1m$54–77Fly
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
2h 32m$230–498Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
3h 30m$50–95
Canberra to Ultimo by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Ultimo is to train which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Ultimo is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $230 - $500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Canberra and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canberra Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Canberra and Ultimo is 280 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Ultimo without a car is to bus via Sydney International Airport which takes 3h 15m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Canberra to Ultimo, including transfers.
Canberra to Ultimo bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Ultimo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Ultimo is to bus via Sydney International Airport which takes 3h 15m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Ultimo, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Ultimo bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Canberra to Ultimo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Ultimo is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Canberra to Ultimo.
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