Canberra to Sydney train: Fare prices & timetable

One way tickets on the Canberra to Sydney train cost from $33.89. There are three services per day on the Canberra to Sydney train timetable, with the journey lasting around 4h9m.

The Canberra to Sydney train is not the quickest way to get between the two cities. For speed, you’re better off flying or driving. If price is the key factor, then taking the Canberra to Sydney bus is arguably a better bet too.

But while not a luxury service, the train from Canberra to Sydney arguably offers the best combination of speed, price and comfort.

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.

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.

Skip the explanation and book your train tickets.

Canberra to Sydney train timetable

The Canberra to Sydney train timetable is relatively uncomplicated. There are three services per day – the 632, 634 and 636.

The 632 is the early morning service, departing Canberra’s Kingston Station at 06.55. It arrives at Sydney Central Station at 11.04. That’s a journey time of four hours and nine minutes.

The 634 leaves Canberra at 11.50 on Thursdays and Sundays, but 11.55 the rest of the week. It arrives in Sydney at 16.03. It makes up that five minutes between Goulburn and Bundanoon for reasons best known to the schedulers.

The last train from Canberra to Sydney is timetabled to leave at 17.08, and arrives at 21.16.

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Skip the queues – and get the best prices – with mobile-friendly advance tickets for these top Sydney attractions.

1. Taronga Zoo – the zoo with harbour views (and plenty of cute Aussie animals)
2. Sydney Opera House – official walking tour. See behind the scenes!
3. Wild Life Sydney – Aussie animal favourites in convenient Darling Harbour location. Perfect if on limited time.
4. Sydney Cricket Ground – behind the scenes secrets tour.
5. Sydney Tower Eye – 360 degree views from 250 metres above the city.

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Canberra to Sydney train fare prices

Canberra to Sydney train fare prices vary somewhat depending on which service you choose and how far in advance you book.

However, the cheapest one way Canberra to Sydney train fares usually cost from around $33.89. Bookings should be made online.

Stops on the train from Canberra to Sydney

The train from Canberra to Sydney stops at Queanbeyan, Bungendore and Tarago before reaching Goulburn. It then heads towards the Southern Highlands, stopping at Bundanoon, Moss Vale, Bowral and Mittagong. The final stop before Sydney Central Station is Campbelltown.

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.

Accommodation choices near Sydney Central Station include backpacker joint Sydney Central YHA, the more lavish Rydges Sydney Central and the keenly-priced Valentine on George.

More Canberra travel

Take a Canberra Aboriginal tour in the National Arboretum.

What to see on a Griffith to Canberra road trip.

The best stops on the Canberra to Eden drive.

Stay at the Alivio Tourist Park.

Where to stop on the Canberra to Bermagui drive.