I have a question regarding transport from Thredbo to Canberra during the summer months.
I’m looking to walk solo from Tharwa to Thredbo early next year: mostly along the AAWT (I’ve posted this in the NSW section, as it is a question not specific to the AAWT).
Upon completion, I’d like to get back to my car in Canberra.
The Thredbo website (https://www.thredbo.com.au/about-thredbo/getting-here/getting-here-by-bus/) gives some info but mostly related to winter transport options.
1. Thredbo to Jindabyne:
From what I can gather, one option is to catch the “school” bus run by Cooma Coaches that leaves Thredbo around 0800 school days and arrives in Jindabyne around 0845 (http://www.coomacoaches.com.au/display_timetable.php?id=42).
There also seems to be the possibility of an afternoon run as the return leg travels from Jindabyne to Thredbo, arriving at Thredbo around 1630 before returning to “depot” (presumably Jinadbyne) at 1715 (http://www.coomacoaches.com.au/display_timetable.php?id=43).
Have others had much experience with catching this “school” buses – I’ve seen posted that they take non-school students? I’ve yet to contact Cooma Coaches but will do so.
Are there other economical summer options that I’m missing?
Is hitching to Jindabyne likely to be easy?
2. Jindabyne to Canberra:
Similarly, the only summer option for the Jindabyne to Canberra leg seems to be the NSW TrainLink Regional coach service that leaves Jindabyne at 0820 and arrives Canberra at 1115 (https://transportnsw.info/documents/timetables/94-776-Southern-NSW-20180101.pdf). This only runs Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays and apparently must be pre-booked.
Obviously given the arrival time of the Thredbo-Jindabyne bus, this would require an additional overnight in Jindabyne.
Any other economical summer options that I’m missing for this leg or indeed the entire Thredbo-Canberra trip?
I’d be appreciative of others have insights or experience for this matter. Thanks