There are 5 ways to get from Schofields to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Schofields Station to Central Stationtrain T1
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 27m$35–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Schofields Station to Glenfield Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 55m$32–60Drive 278.8 km
- Drive from Schofields to Canberracar 278.8 km
3h 1m$51–73Train, fly
- Take the train from Schofields Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 39m$235–487Train, bus via Moss Vale
- Take the train from Schofields Station to Glenfield Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain Shl
- Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
6h 7m$43–70
Schofields to Canberra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schofields to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Schofields to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Schofields station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Schofields Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Schofields and Canberra is 326 km. The road distance is 278.8 km.
The best way to get from Schofields to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Schofields to Canberra, including transfers.
Schofields to Canberra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Schofields Station.
Schofields to Canberra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Glenfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schofields to Canberra is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Schofields to Canberra.
There are 878+ hotels available in Canberra.
What companies run services between Schofields, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a train from Schofields Station to Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Schofields Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
Train from Schofields Station to Glenfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–8
- 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 Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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