There are 5 ways to get from Parramatta to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 59m$39–73Train
cheapest- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 25m$31–58Drive 265.5 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Canberracar 265.5 km
2h 53m$48–70Train, fly
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 11m$254–487Bus via Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
5h 8m$58–112
Parramatta to Canberra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Parramatta and Canberra is 306 km. The road distance is 265.5 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Parramatta to Canberra, including transfers.
Parramatta to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Parramatta to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- 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
Parramatta to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Parramatta to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Canberra is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Parramatta to Canberra.
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