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

The cheapest way to get from Prestons to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestons to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Prestons to Canberra?

The distance between Prestons and Canberra is 290 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Prestons to Canberra without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Prestons to Canberra, including transfers.

Train or bus from Prestons to Canberra?

The best way to get from Prestons to Canberra is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 21m.

Can I drive from Prestons to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestons to Canberra is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Prestons to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 845+ hotels available in Canberra.

Prestons to Canberra - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 869 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Prestons to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 1m
$32–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 21m
$37–76
Drive 248.9 km
1. Drive from Prestons to Canberracar 248.9 km
2h 42m
$46–66
Line 869 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from San Marino Dr Before Sicilia St to Edmondson Park Station, Stand Bbus
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 52m
$233–493
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain Shl
2. Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
5h 33m
$43–70

Prestons to Canberra by bus and train

42Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.2 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Prestons, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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