There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Ultimo by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
3h 30m$50–95Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station636 / ...
4h 8m$29–55Drive 277.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Ultimo277.8 km
3h 1m$54–78Fly
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
2h 32m$240–458
Canberra to Ultimo by bus
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 $240 - $460.
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 four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Canberra and Ultimo is 282 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Ultimo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $95.
The bus from Canberra to Central Station takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
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 which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Ultimo, NSW, Australia?
Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Canberra to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily. 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.
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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
- $250–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- 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
- (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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
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
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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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