Plan about 50 min for the trip from Canberra Airport to Dickson, on line 3, 31, X2, with 1 transfer, and about 8 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 3 towards Copland Dr Spence Terminus: board at Canberra Airport, alight at City Interchange Plt 1 — 12 stops, 25 min ride.
- Line 31 towards Cohen St Interchange Arrivals: board at City Interchange Plt 6, alight at Daramalan College Cowper St — 15 stops, 16 min ride.
- Line X2 towards EPIC and Racecourse Platform 2: board at Alinga Street Platform 2, alight at Dickson Platform 2 — 4 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 1 towards Gungahlin Place Platform 1: board at Alinga Street Platform 2, alight at Dickson Platform 2 — 4 stops, 6 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Canberra Airport
Canberra's airport east of the city, served by a Transport Canberra bus route.
Dickson
An inner-north centre on the light rail, with a busy Asian food strip.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Canberra Airport to Dickson?
A typical trip takes about 50 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Canberra Airport to Dickson?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 3 + 31, with 1 transfers.
From Canberra Airport onward
