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How to get from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence by bus and light rail?

From Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence by bus and light rail

To get from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence in Canberra, take the 1 light rail from Macarthur Avenue station to Alinga Street station. Next, take the 3 bus from City Interchange Plt 1 station to Baddeley Cr After Blumental Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - 11
Bus - 33
Walk to Spence
Leaves from Macarthur Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Macarthur Avenue
    1.38 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Light rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    Alinga St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alinga Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Interchange Plt 1
    ID 3419
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Spence
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baddeley Cr After Blumental Pl
    ID 4086
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Spence
    Walk to
    Spence
    Crofts Crescent
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence by bus and light rail via 1, 9 and 42

To get from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence in Canberra, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 light rail from Macarthur Avenue station to Dickson Interchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the 42 bus from Westfield Belconnen Plt 2 station to Kingsford Smith Dr After Alpen St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - 11
Bus - 99
Bus - 4242
Walk to Spence
Leaves from Macarthur Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Macarthur Avenue
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Light rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    Gungahlin Pl
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Dickson Interchange
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northbourne Av Opp Dickson Interchange
    ID 4552
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Belconnen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Belconnen Platform 2 Set Down Only
    ID 5504
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Fraser Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Smith Dr After Alpen St
    ID 4249
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Spence
    Walk to
    Spence
    Crofts Crescent
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence

The distance between Ainslie Shops O'Connell St, Canberra and Spence, Canberra is approximately 19.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Canberra – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ainslie Shops O'Connell St

Ainslie Shops O'Connell St is located at Ainslie Shops O'Connell St, Canberra and the nearest public transport station is Ebden St After Wakefield Av.

Bus stations close to Ainslie Shops O'Connell St:

  • Ebden St After Wakefield Av
  • Ebden St After 2nd Hoddle Gdns
  • Campbell St After Foveaux St

Public transport stations close to Spence, Canberra

Spence is located at Crofts Crescent, Canberra and the nearest public transport station is Clarey Cr Before O'Neill St.

Bus stations close to Spence:

  • Clarey Cr Before O'Neill St
  • Clarey Cr After Clark Cl
  • Baddeley Cr After 2nd Hancock St

Alternative route from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence by bus and light rail via 1, 9 and 42

To get from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence in Canberra, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 light rail from Macarthur Avenue station to Dickson Interchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the 42 bus from Westfield Belconnen Plt 2 station to Kingsford Smith Dr After Alpen St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - 11
Bus - 99
Bus - 4242
Walk to Spence
Leaves from Macarthur Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Macarthur Avenue
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Light rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    Gungahlin Pl
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Dickson Interchange
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northbourne Av Opp Dickson Interchange
    ID 4552
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Belconnen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Belconnen Platform 2 Set Down Only
    ID 5504
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Fraser Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Smith Dr After Alpen St
    ID 4249
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Spence
    Walk to
    Spence
    Crofts Crescent
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Light Rail line 1, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Light Rail line 1, Bus line 9, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Ainslie Shops O'Connell St and Spence in Canberra?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence in Canberra?

    The 1 light rail line goes from Macarthur Avenue station near Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Alinga St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alinga St station near Spence in Canberra

  • How long does it take to travel from Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to Spence in Canberra by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Ainslie Shops O'Connell St and Spence in Canberra by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Ainslie Shops O'Connell St to get to Spence in Canberra?

    Get on the 1 light rail from the Macarthur Avenue station near Ainslie Shops O'Connell St in Canberra.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Ainslie Shops O'Connell St and Spence in Canberra?

    Get off the light rail at the Alinga St stop, which is closest to Spence in Canberra.