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

The cheapest way to get from Mareeba to Canberra is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $600 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mareeba to Canberra is to bus and fly which takes 8h 57m and costs $300 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mareeba and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Mareeba to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Mareeba and arriving at Canberra via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Mareeba to Canberra?

The distance between Mareeba and Canberra is 2162 km. The road distance is 2534.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mareeba to Canberra without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 56m and costs $220 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Mareeba to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mareeba to Canberra bus from?

Mareeba to Canberra bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Mareeba station.

Where does the Mareeba to Canberra bus arrive?

Mareeba to Canberra bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

What is the time difference between Mareeba and Canberra?

Canberra is 1h ahead of Mareeba. It is currently 7:11 AM in Mareeba and 8:11 AM in Canberra.

Can I drive from Mareeba to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Mareeba to Canberra is 2534 km. It takes approximately 28h 51m to drive from Mareeba to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 887+ hotels available in Canberra.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Canberra International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)CNS - CBR
8h 57m
$305–738
Bus, fly to Sydney International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CNS - SYD
3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
10h 7m
$198–582
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
46h 56m
$229–6,879
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
2d 5h
$434–779
Drive 2,534.3 km
1. Drive from Mareeba to Canberra2,534.3 km
28h 51m
$481–695
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mareeba to Gordonvale
2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Home Hill
3. Take the bus from Home Hill to Brisbane Roma Street
4. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
5. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
2d 3h
$503–2,397
Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
2d 6h
$437–637

Mareeba to Canberra by bus and train

4Weekly Services

46h 56mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,162 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Mareeba to Canberra via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 2d 5h.

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