There are 6 ways to get from Quilpie to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Quilpie
best- Fly from Quilpie (ULP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane ULP - CBR
19h 11m$394–1,311Railbus, train, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville stationbus
- Take the train from Charleville to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
40h 8m$223–3,250Railbus, bus
- Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville stationbus
- Take the bus from Charleville to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
37h 17m$298–560Drive 1,264.4 km
- Drive from Quilpie to Canberracar 1,264.4 km
14h$230–332Railbus to Charleville Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville stationbus
- Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CTL - CBR
10h 17m$455–1,546Railbus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville stationbus
- Take the bus from Charleville to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
41h 23m$315–545
Quilpie to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quilpie to Canberra is to drive which costs $220 - $340 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Quilpie to Canberra is to Railbus and fly which takes 10h 17m and costs $450 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Quilpie to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Quilpie and arriving at Canberra via Charleville, Brisbane and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 17m.
The distance between Quilpie and Canberra is 1085 km. The road distance is 1264.4 km.
The best way to get from Quilpie to Canberra without a car is to Railbus and bus which takes 37h 17m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 19h 11m to get from Quilpie to Canberra, including transfers.
Quilpie to Canberra bus services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Quilpie station.
The best way to get from Quilpie to Canberra is to fly which takes 19h 11m and costs $390 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can Railbus and bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 37h 17m.
Quilpie to Canberra bus services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Charleville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quilpie to Canberra is 1264 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Quilpie to Canberra.
What companies run services between Quilpie, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Quilpie (ULP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quilpie to Canberra via Charleville station, Charleville, Brisbane, and Sydney Central Station in around 37h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Quilpie to Canberra International Airport via Charleville Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Quilpie to Canberra International Airport via Charleville Airport, Roma, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Charleville Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
Flights from Charleville Airport to Canberra International Airport via Roma, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Charleville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–2,900
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–120
- AChoice
- $140–190
- Gold Class
- $2,315
- Heritage Class
- $2,900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
Bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
Bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
Bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Charleville to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $110–170
- Advantage
- $130–210
- Flexible
- $170–250
Bus from Charleville to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $110–170
- Advantage
- $130–210
- Flexible
- $170–250
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
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