How long is the Canberra to Sydney bus journey?

Around 3 hours 30 minutes scheduled, though Friday afternoon and Sunday evening services frequently run 30 to 45 minutes longer due to traffic on the M5 approach to Sydney.

Which is cheaper, the bus or the train from Canberra to Sydney?

NSW TrainLink fares start from around $21 one-way in economy, on either the coach or the Canberra Xplorer train; the train runs less frequently than the coaches. FlixBus and Murrays also run direct coaches on this corridor.

Which operators run the Canberra to Sydney bus?

Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, FlixBus Australia and NSW TrainLink all run scheduled services. Murrays runs the highest-frequency timetable.

Where does the bus arrive in Sydney?

Sydney Coach Terminal at Eddy Avenue, beside Central Station. From there you can connect to all Sydney Trains lines or grab an Uber from the Pitt Street rank.

How early should I book the Canberra to Sydney bus?

Two days ahead is enough for most weekday services. For Friday afternoon, Sunday evening or any service around long weekends, book at least a week out.

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About this route

The Canberra–Sydney corridor.

Canberra to Sydney is one of the highest-frequency coach corridors in Australia, with Murrays, Greyhound, FlixBus and NSW TrainLink all running multiple daily services along the Hume Highway. The 290-kilometre journey takes around 3.5 hours by coach, slightly longer than driving but roughly half the price of the Canberra–Sydney train and considerably cheaper than flying once you account for airport transfers. Most services depart from the Jolimont Centre on Northbourne Avenue and terminate at Sydney Coach Terminal beside Central Station.

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Who runs this route.

NSW TrainLink
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Canberra to Sydney

The Canberra–Sydney corridor.

Who runs this route.

NSW TrainLink

FlixBus Australia

Murrays Coaches

Greyhound Australia

What to know before you go.

Canberra to Sydney, answered.

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Canberra to Sydney

The Canberra–Sydney corridor.

Who runs this route.

NSW TrainLink

FlixBus Australia

Murrays Coaches

Greyhound Australia

What to know before you go.

Canberra to Sydney, answered.

How long is the Canberra to Sydney bus journey?

Which is cheaper, the bus or the train from Canberra to Sydney?

Which operators run the Canberra to Sydney bus?

Where does the bus arrive in Sydney?

How early should I book the Canberra to Sydney bus?

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