Route guide

Wagga Wagga Canberra by bus

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The route at a glance

The Wagga Wagga–Canberra corridor.

Wagga Wagga to Canberra links the largest inland city in New South Wales with the national capital, a trip of about 243 kilometres taking a little over three hours. NSW TrainLink runs it as a coach service across the Riverina and South West Slopes. Wagga sits on the Main Southern rail line, so travellers can connect from trains onto the Canberra coach. It is the main public transport link between the Riverina and the capital.

Typical calling points

  1. Wagga WaggaNSW
  2. GundagaiNSW
  3. CanberraACT
  4. Jolimont CentreACT
  5. CanberraACT

Typical stops on this corridor. Actual calling points vary by operator and service.

Journey essentials

Onboard
Toilet · Wheelchair access
Luggage
1 × 40kg checked bag

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Travel tips

What to know before you go.

If you are arriving in Wagga by train, NSW TrainLink coaches connect there for Canberra, and a combined booking is usually cheaper than two separate tickets. Concession fares apply for eligible travellers. The coach runs to a set timetable, so book to a specific departure rather than turning up.

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Route FAQs

Wagga Wagga to Canberra, answered.

  • A little over three hours for the roughly 243-kilometre trip.

Travelling the other way? See the Canberra to Wagga Wagga guide

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Onward from Canberra.

Continuing past Canberra? These coach corridors carry on from your arrival city.

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