How long does the Sydney to Canberra bus take?

Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on the service and any intermediate stops. Express services are faster; those stopping at Goulburn or other towns take slightly longer.

How much does the Sydney to Canberra bus cost?

Fares start from around $21 to $24. Murrays is often the cheapest option on this route; Greyhound is slightly pricier but runs more departures throughout the day.

Which operators run Sydney to Canberra?

Greyhound Australia, FlixBus Australia and Murrays Coaches all operate frequent daily services. Murrays is the specialist ACT operator and often has the best pricing on this corridor.

How often do buses run from Sydney to Canberra?

Multiple times daily across Greyhound, FlixBus and Murrays, typically every 2 to 3 hours throughout the day with fewer services in the evening.

Where does the Sydney to Canberra bus depart from?

Most services depart from Sydney Coach Terminal on Eddy Avenue, adjacent to Central Station. Some Murrays services pick up at additional stops, so confirm your pick-up point when booking.

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About this route

The Sydney–Canberra corridor.

The Sydney to Canberra coach route is one of the most frequent interurban bus services in Australia, covering 290 km between the country's largest city and its capital in around three and a half hours. Greyhound Australia, FlixBus and Murrays Coaches all run multiple daily departures, making it easy to fit a visit around work, study or a weekend away. The route climbs through the Southern Highlands before descending into the Australian Capital Territory, with views of the Brindabella Ranges on the approach to Canberra. For city-centre to city-centre travel, the coach is often faster door-to-door than the train and consistently cheaper than flying.

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Who runs this route.

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Sydney to Canberra

The Sydney–Canberra corridor.

Who runs this route.

NSW TrainLink

FlixBus Australia

Murrays Coaches

Greyhound Australia

What to know before you go.

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Sydney to Canberra

The Sydney–Canberra corridor.

Who runs this route.

NSW TrainLink

FlixBus Australia

Murrays Coaches

Greyhound Australia

What to know before you go.

Sydney to Canberra, answered.

How long does the Sydney to Canberra bus take?

How much does the Sydney to Canberra bus cost?

Which operators run Sydney to Canberra?

How often do buses run from Sydney to Canberra?

Where does the Sydney to Canberra bus depart from?

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