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What is the best way to travel from Brisbane to Canberra?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Canberra from Brisbane. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
31h 0m
£151
£159
2
Flight
1h 45m
£90
£181
108

What is the cheapest way to reach Canberra from Brisbane?

You can reach Canberra with just £90 by taking a Flight from Virgin Australia, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £106
Thursday
from £90
Friday
Saturday
from £107
Sunday
from £151
Monday
from £139
Tuesday
from £113

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    08:25
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £106
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £122
  • Qantas Airways
    25h 20m
    0
    20:30
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £210
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    16:15
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    18:05
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £234
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:20
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £381
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £171
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £174

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    08:25
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £90
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £121
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    07:55
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £169
  • Qantas Airways
    5h 30m
    0
    07:40
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    13:10
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £227
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:20
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £277
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £159
  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £171

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    17:50
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    19:40
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £107
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £112
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    17:15
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    19:05
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £147
  • Qantas Airways
    19h 55m
    0
    13:20
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    09:15
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £211
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    14:00
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £231
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £158

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £158

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    08:25
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £139
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £162
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    07:55
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • Qantas Airways
    13h 55m
    0
    17:20
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    07:15
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £210
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:20
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £233
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £152
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £159

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    08:25
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £113
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £113
  • Qantas Airways
    3h 15m
    0
    18:15
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:30
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £195
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    07:55
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £198
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:20
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £231
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £158

What are the fastest trips from Brisbane to Canberra?

You can get to Canberra from Brisbane in just 1h 45m with a Flight from Jetstar Airways. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 1h 45m
Thursday
from 1h 45m
Friday
Saturday
from 1h 45m
Sunday
from 31h 0m
Monday
from 1h 45m
Tuesday
from 1h 45m

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £122
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    08:25
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £106
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    16:15
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    18:05
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £234
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:20
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £381
  • Qantas Airways
    25h 20m
    0
    20:30
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £210
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £171
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £174

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £121
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    08:25
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £90
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    07:55
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £169
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:20
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £277
  • Qantas Airways
    5h 30m
    0
    07:40
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    13:10
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £227
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £171
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £159

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £112
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    17:50
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    19:40
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £107
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    17:15
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    19:05
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £147
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    14:00
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £231
  • Qantas Airways
    19h 55m
    0
    13:20
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    09:15
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £211
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £158

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £158

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £162
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    08:25
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £139
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    07:55
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:20
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £233
  • Qantas Airways
    13h 55m
    0
    17:20
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    07:15
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £210
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £152
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £159

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 45m
    0
    14:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    15:50
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £113
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    08:25
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £113
  • Alliance Airlines
    1h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    07:55
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £198
  • Skyscanner
    2h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:20
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £231
  • Qantas Airways
    3h 15m
    0
    18:15
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:30
    Canberra Airport
    Canberra Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £195
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    31h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Brisbane Airport
    Brisbane Airport
    21:00
    Canberra
    Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £158
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Brisbane to Canberra

What are the most popular stations in Brisbane and Canberra?

In Brisbane, you will usually depart from Roma Street Train Station, Queen Street or Transit Centre, while in Canberra you will be arriving at Kingston, Coach Station or Carruthers St/Allan St Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Canberra from Brisbane? With 6 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Brisbane and Canberra, you can pay as low as £90 with a Flight from Virgin Australia.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Jetstar Airways: you will get to Canberra in just 1h 45m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Brisbane and Canberra are Greyhound Australia, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Brisbane and Canberra is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kelvin Grove or to Canberra Airport, and look at flights from Brisbane Airport, and landing at Canberra Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Brisbane to Canberra?

The most popular companies between Brisbane and Canberra, are Greyhound Australia, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound Australia

Airlines: Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Brisbane to Canberra

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Brisbane to Canberra. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Brisbane to Canberra

How can I reach Canberra from Brisbane?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Canberra from Brisbane.

How far is Canberra from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane and Canberra is 944.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Brisbane and Canberra?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 25 kgs of CO2, a train 33 kgs, a car 161 kgs, and a flight 232 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Brisbane to Canberra?

You can get to Canberra with just £90 by taking a Flight from Virgin Australia.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Canberra?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Canberra in just 1h 45m with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.

More routes to Brisbane and to Canberra

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Brisbane and to Canberra. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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