How to travel from Albany to Canberra, Australia
The distance between Albany and Canberra is around 3,481km (2,163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Albany to Canberra by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canberra → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Canberra (CBR).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costA$570($385)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Mount Victoria and then to Central Station then take the bus to Canberra.
- Duration3 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,070($720)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Canberra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Canberra by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$570 ($385) and will take around 5h 30m.
The distance between Albany and Canberra is around 3,481km (2,163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,826km (1,756 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Albany and Canberra by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Canberra is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$570 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$570 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Canberra. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Canberra. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Canberra. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Canberra (CBR) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Canberra. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Canberra typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Canberra (CBR).
The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Canberra. The distance is around 3,670km (2,281 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Canberra is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$570 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Canberra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5h 30m | A$570($385) | every 30 mins | 3,481km (2,163 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 25m | A$605($405) | once daily | 3,515km (2,184 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 8h | A$1,070($720) | once a week | 5,041km (3,132 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 14h | A$485($325) | on demand | 3,670km (2,281 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Canberra
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
TransWA
Murrays Coaches
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Transport NSW
Airports near Canberra
The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Canberra
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Canberra
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Canberra