Route guide

Sydney Canberra by bus

Compare Sydney to Canberra coach fares. Murrays, Greyhound and FlixBus from $30, with 6–10 daily departures. Express services in 3.5 hours, no booking fees.

See today's services286 km3h 30m4 operatorsfrom $30

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Operators
Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink, FlixBus Australia and Murrays Coaches
Cheapest known fare
From $30 with NSW TrainLink, seen when we last checked on 25 June. This operator prices by demand, so confirm it on their site.
Journey time
About 3h 30m
Distance
286 km by road
Booking
Booking is direct with the operator, not through AusBus.

The route at a glance

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.

Journey essentials

Onboard
Wi-Fi · Toilet · USB charging · Wheelchair access
Luggage
1 × 40kg checked bag

Compare operators

Who runs this route.

  • NSW TrainLink

    ToiletWheelchair access40kg luggage
    From
    $30
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    Services

    DepartArriveRuns
    6:35 AM11:10 AMSat & Sun
    7:20 AM11:05 AMSat & Sun
    7:30 AM11:45 AMSat & Sun
    11:35 AM4:10 PMSat & Sun
    12:10 PM3:55 PMSat & Sun
    12:30 PM4:45 PMSat & Sun
    5:25 PM10:00 PMSat & Sun
    5:50 PM9:35 PMSat & Sun
    6:20 PM10:35 PMSat & Sun

  • Greyhound Australia

    Wi-FiToiletUSB chargingWheelchair accessEco-friendly40kg luggage
    From
    $31
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    Services

    DepartArriveRuns
    5:30 PM9:00 PMDaily

  • FlixBus Australia

    Wi-FiToiletUSB chargingEco-friendly40kg luggage
    From
    $33
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    Services

    DepartArriveRuns
    12:15 AM3:30 AMDaily
    9:30 AM1:00 PMDaily
    10:00 AM1:00 PMDaily
    10:30 AM2:10 PMDaily
    10:55 AM2:10 PMDaily
    11:00 AM2:30 PMDaily
    11:30 AM2:30 PMDaily
    12:30 PM4:00 PMDaily
    1:00 PM4:00 PMDaily
    1:30 PM5:00 PMFri–Sun
    2:00 PM5:00 PMFri–Sun
    3:00 PM6:20 PMDaily

    +21 more services. See the operator’s booking page

  • Murrays Coaches

    Wi-FiToiletUSB chargingWheelchair access32kg luggage
    From
    $39
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    Services

    DepartArriveRuns
    6:00 AM9:30 AMMon
    7:00 AM10:30 AMDaily
    8:00 AM11:30 AMDaily
    9:00 AM12:30 PMDaily
    10:00 AM1:30 PMDaily
    11:00 AM2:30 PMDaily
    12:00 PM3:30 PMDaily
    1:00 PM4:30 PMDaily
    2:00 PM5:30 PMDaily
    3:00 PM6:30 PMDaily
    4:00 PM7:30 PMDaily
    5:00 PM8:30 PMDaily

    +3 more services. See the operator’s booking page

Fares are indicative. Live pricing may vary by date and availability. AusBus earns a small commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you.

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Travel tips

What to know before you go.

Murrays Coaches is the ACT specialist and typically has the most competitive fares on this corridor. Always compare against Greyhound and FlixBus before booking. Services run frequently enough that last-minute seats are often available, though advance fares are always lower. An early departure from Sydney gives you a full day in Canberra for the museums, Parliament House or the National Arboretum. The journey is short enough to work, read or sleep the whole way.

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Route FAQs

Sydney to Canberra, answered.

  • 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.

Travelling the other way? See the Canberra to Sydney guide

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