How to travel from Burnie to Canberra, Australia
The distance between Burnie and Canberra is around 878km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Burnie to Canberra by plane, bus, ferry, 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 → Burnie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Canberra (CBR).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costA$320($215)
Qantas
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Albury Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Canberra.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$265($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Canberra.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$235($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burnie and Canberra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Burnie to Canberra by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$235 ($155) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$320 ($215).
The distance between Burnie and Canberra is around 878km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Burnie and Canberra by plane.
The quickest way to get from Burnie to Canberra is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$320 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Burnie and Canberra is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$235 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Burnie and Canberra. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Burnie and Canberra. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Burnie and Canberra. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) and arrive at Canberra (CBR) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Burnie to Canberra. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Burnie to Canberra typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Burnie to Canberra. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burnie to Canberra is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$320 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Burnie and Canberra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | A$320($215) | every 3 hours | 878km (546 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | A$355($240) | every 2 hours | 951km (591 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, plane | 5h 40m | A$530($355) | every 20 mins | 1,329km (826 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 17h 45m | A$265($180) | once daily | 1,132km (703 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 18h 50m | A$245($165) | once daily | 1,175km (730 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 18h 55m | A$260($175) | once daily | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 15m | A$235($155) | twice daily | 1,145km (712 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Burnie and Canberra
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
XPT
Bus companies
Merseylink
V-Line
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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