There are 5 ways to get from Lidcombe to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Sydney Central Station
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 5m$44–72Train
cheapest- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 29m$27–44Drive 267 km
- Drive from Lidcombe to Canberracar 267 km
2h 57m$57–83Train, fly
- Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 18m$267–587Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 56m$57–106
Lidcombe to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lidcombe to Canberra is to train which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lidcombe to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lidcombe station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lidcombe station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Lidcombe Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Lidcombe and Canberra is 299 km. The road distance is 267 km.
The best way to get from Lidcombe to Canberra without a car is to bus via Sydney Central Station which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Lidcombe to Canberra, including transfers.
Lidcombe to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Lidcombe to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Lidcombe to Canberra is to bus via Sydney Central Station which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Lidcombe, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Lidcombe Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $3–7
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lidcombe Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Lidcombe to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Lidcombe to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lidcombe to Canberra is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lidcombe to Canberra.
There are 946+ hotels available in Canberra.