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Visit Canberra by train

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Visit Canberra, the vibrant capital city of Australia. Explore Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, Australian National Botanic Gardens and Lake Burley Griffin.

Find out more about Canberra at visitcanberra.com.au.

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Getting to Canberra

Canberra XPLORER trains run 3 times a day from Sydney to Canberra. NSW TrainLink train services will take you from Sydney Central railway station to Canberra Kingston station in less than 4 and a half hours.

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Getting around Canberra

Take a bus, a taxi or a tour. Hop on the Canberra Explorer Bus which regularly stops at major attractions throughout the day. Alternatively, hire a car and drive yourself around, or hire a bike and ride along Canberra's great network of cycle paths.

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Extensive network

Regional trains and coaches travel to 365 destinations.

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Enjoy allocated seating for comfort during your journey.

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