Canberra to Sydney bus: Murray’s Coaches cost and travel time
The Murray’s Canberra to Sydney bus takes three-and-a-half hours to reach Sydney Central Station. It stops at Sydney Airport on the way.
The Canberra to Sydney bus is hardly the most glamorous form of transport in Australia, but it serves a purpose. The Murray’s Coaches service competes with domestic flights, the Canberra to Sydney drive and the Sydney to Canberra train.
It’s perhaps surprising to learn that the Canberra to Sydney bus is quicker than the train, but that’s more a reflection of train travel in Australia.
Sydney’s enormous collection of experiences includes all-inclusive sunset dinner cruises, behind-the-scenes tours of the Opera House, jet boat thrill rides and historic walking tours.
Canberra offers wine and distillery tours, plus guided visits to the National Museum of Australia. To investigate Canberra tour and experience options, head here. To find the best Canberra hotel deals, book here.
It’s partly, as well, because the Murray’s bus from Canberra to Sydney is an express service. After picking up from the Jolimont Centre in Canberra, there’s only one stop before it reaches Sydney’s Central Station. That stop is at Sydney Airport – the bus stops to pick up and drop off at Departures.
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- (💲Great value 💲) Tick off several bucket list items on a highlights-packed Blue Mountains day tour.
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- Eat all you can at the Skyfeast at the top of Sydney Tower.
- See migrating humpbacks – on a whale-watching cruise.
- (Highly recommended ✅) Go behind the scenes of Australia’s most famous building on an Opera House tour.
- Dine as the city lights up on sunset dinner cruise around the harbour.
- Combine beers and stories on a historic pubs tour through the convict-era Rocks district.
- Stand on your board and catch waves during Bondi Beach surfing lessons.
- Go to wombat and kangaroo-spotting hotspots on a Southern Highlands tour.
- Enjoy Sydney’s wild side on a Manly snorkelling & nature walk.
- (🥇Top choice in Sydney) And, best of all, paddle to hidden beaches on a harbour kayaking adventure.
Canberra to Sydney bus: Journey time
The Canberra to Sydney bus departs from the Jolimont Centre on the hour, every hour, between 6am and 6pm.
It takes three hours and 15 minutes to reach Sydney Airport, and three-and-a-half hours to reach Sydney Central Station.
The top Canberra accommodation picks
There is a large selection of Canberra accommodation options. But these are particularly good choices…
- The one with the highest guest rating: A By Adina Canberra.
- For something cool and stylish: East Hotel and Apartments.
- The one where the VIPs stay: Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
- For high quality apartments: Quest Canberra City Walk.
- For something much cheaper and family-focused: Alivio Tourist Park.
Murray’s Canberra to Sydney bus cost
One way tickets for the Murray’s Canberra to Sydney bus cost from $47.
These Murray’s buses are reasonably comfortable. They come with free WiFi and USB charger sockets. But luxurious, they are not. These coach services are largely about getting from A to B rather than being an enjoyable part of the holiday.
Tracking the Canberra to Sydney bus
It’s also possible to track the Murray’s coaches via the company website. So if your Canberra to Sydney bus is running late, you’re able to get an idea of exactly how late.
Murray’s also operates services from Canberra to Wollongong and Canberra to Narooma. It also runs services in Queensland, most notably on the Brisbane to Toowoomba route.
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