The distance between Swansea and Canberra is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Swansea to Canberra by train, bus, 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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Take the bus to Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and then to Tudor St after Parry St then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR).
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Take the train to Central Station and then to Canberra Station.
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Take the bus to Sydney and then to Canberra.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Canberra by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($68) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$170 ($115).
The distance between Swansea and Canberra is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (210 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Swansea and Canberra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx A$170 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Canberra. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Morisset Station and Central Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Transport NSW and NSW TrainLink run train services between Swansea and Canberra. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Canberra. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Swansea and Canberra. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and then to Tudor St after Parry St then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Canberra. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Canberra is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$180 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 50m | A$170($115) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | A$160($110) | hourly | 435km (270 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | A$180($120) | every 4 hours | 478km (297 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | A$100($68) | once daily | 454km (282 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | A$52($35) | on demand | 393km (244 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.