There are 5 ways to get from Strathfield to Canberra by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus via Central Station
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
4h 45m$55–106Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
5h 23m$33–62Drive 271.3 km
- Drive from Strathfield to Canberra271.3 km
2h 54m$53–77Line 483 bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand M
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)SYD - CBR
3h 7m$245–469Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to CanberraMelbourne
4h 51m$52–104
Strathfield to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strathfield to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Strathfield to Canberra is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Strathfield to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Chalmers Rd At Albyn Rd and arriving at Canberra via Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F and Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Strathfield station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Strathfield Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Strathfield and Canberra is 297 km. The road distance is 271.3 km.
The best way to get from Strathfield to Canberra without a car is to bus via Central Station which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Strathfield to Canberra, including transfers.
Strathfield to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Strathfield to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Strathfield to Canberra is to bus via Central Station which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Strathfield, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Canberra every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Strathfield Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand M
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
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More Questions & Answers
Strathfield to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Strathfield to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strathfield to Canberra is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Strathfield to Canberra.
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