There are 5 ways to get from Ultimo to Canberra by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
3h 30m$50–95Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
4h 9m$29–55Drive 282.2 km
- Drive from Ultimo to Canberra282.2 km
3h 2m$56–81Fly
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)SYD - CBR
2h 43m$240–457Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to CanberraMelbourne
4h 29m$63–117
Ultimo to Canberra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ultimo to Canberra is to train which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ultimo to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $240 - $460.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station station and arriving at Canberra. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Canberra Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Ultimo and Canberra is 282 km. The road distance is 282.2 km.
The best way to get from Ultimo to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $95.
The bus from Central Station to Canberra takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ultimo to Canberra bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Ultimo to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Ultimo to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Ultimo, 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. Two other operators also service this route. 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
- (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
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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More Questions & Answers
Ultimo to Canberra bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Canberra station.
Ultimo to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ultimo to Canberra is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ultimo to Canberra.
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