How to travel from Albury to Canberra, Australia

The distance between Albury and Canberra is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albury to Canberra by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Canberra (CBR).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$350($235)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Canberra.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$59($40)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Goulburn Station and then to Canberra Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$77($52)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Canberra.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance342km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Canberra

There are several options for getting from Albury to Canberra by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).

The distance between Albury and Canberra is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Albury and Canberra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Canberra is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Canberra. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Goulburn Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Albury and Canberra. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Canberra. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albury and Canberra with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.

Greyhound Australia and V-Line run regular bus services between Albury and Canberra. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Canberra. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Canberra (CBR) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Canberra. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Canberra typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Canberra. The distance is around 342km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Canberra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Canberra

Transport options from Albury to Canberra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
A$350($235)
every 30 mins703km (437 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
A$59($40)
once daily337km (209 miles)
Train
7hrs
A$77($52)
once daily525km (326 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
A$46($31)
on demand342km (212 miles)

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Airports near Canberra

The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Canberra
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Canberra
WGA
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Canberra