Can you live in Canberra without a car?

You can quite easily commute to areas without a car as many uni students do. If you are living in the outer city (south side and even gungahlin) it would be a good idea to have a car.

Does Canberra have good public transport?

The bus system in Canberra is one of the best in Australia. With minimal traffic on the road buses are almost always on time. During the week buses are very frequent to most locations and even on weekends enough buses run to make getting to anywhere in Canberra easy.

Is it cheaper to drive or use public transport?

Public transport is likely to be cheaper than driving. However, there are still ways to save significant amounts of money – mainly by planning ahead.

How many people use Canberra public transport?

5,755,048 boardings recorded on Transport Canberra bus and light rail services – an increase of 11.1\% over the same period in 2018; and. 4,241,403 journeys recorded on Transport Canberra bus and light rail services – an increase of 6.4\% over the same period in 2018.

Does Canberra have a subway?

The Canberra light rail network, also known as Canberra Metro, is a light rail system serving the city of Canberra, Australia.

Does Canberra have a railway?

Canberra railway station is located on the NSW TrainLink Regional Southern Line in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It is located in the Canberra suburb of Kingston.

Can you live without car?

But with new technologies and alternative transportation options, people are discovering it’s possible to live without a car. And we’re not just talking about those living in a city like New York. Living car-free is becoming more accessible in more places across the country.

How much do you save without a car?

Saving money Experian estimates that the US average new car payment is $554 per month, not counting insurance, gas, parking, and repairs. By not owning a car in the Bay Area specifically, I’ll be saving around $14,625 per year, according to Fortune.

How many people use Canberra light rail?

Over 6.6 million passenger trips have been taken on light rail since its first journey two years ago, and we have ridden close to 1.8 million kilometres, the equivalent of 44 laps around Earth. The busiest day overall was Friday 17 May 2019, when Canberrans made close to 19,500 trips.

Can I use Opal card in Canberra?

No, as it is outside the Opal card boundaries. You can book by telephone – within Australia 13 22 32 for the price of a local call, seven days a week 0700 to 2200 hours, or book online at NSW Transport (Regional). Rail is a great way to travel to Canberra.

Can you catch a train from Canberra to Melbourne?

You can travel from Canberra to Melbourne all the way by train – but it’s a bit longer than the co-ordinated bus/train services. You can catch the NSW Trainlink Canberra Xplorer train from Canberra station to Goulburn that departs early in the morning and takes a little over an hour and a half to reach Goulburn.