Take the Belconnen Interchange / Westfield Belconnen bus options toward the city, then get off near the Australian War Memorial. The most direct public bus route found is Route 3 , which runs from Belconnen Interchange to Constitution Ave opp Anzac Park West , with Transport Canberra buses operating regularly and Westfield Belconnen’s interchange sitting right outside the centre.

Simple way to go

  1. Go to Westfield Belconnen bus interchange. It is directly outside the centre on the corner of Cohen and Lathlain streets.
  1. Catch the Route 3 bus from Belconnen Interchange Plt 1 toward the city.
  1. Get off at Constitution Av opp Anzac Park West. From there, it is a short walk to the Australian War Memorial area.
  1. Another option is to use a service that drops you closer to the memorial, with buses near War Memorial Fairbairn Av also serving the area.

Travel time

The trip from Belconnen to the Australian War Memorial is about 24 minutes by direct bus on the listed Transport Canberra service, though some route planners show the wider journey can take around 39 minutes depending on transfers and walking.

What to expect

  • Fare: around $1–$4 on the listed trip planner result.
  • Frequency: the direct Belconnen bus service is shown as running about every 30 minutes.
  • Destination: the Australian War Memorial is at Treloar Crescent, Campbell.

Handy tip

If you are going for a special event like Anzac Day, Transport Canberra has also offered free buses from Westfield Belconnen Platform 1 for memorial ceremonies, with registration required for those services.

Bus stop wording to look for

When checking the stop displays or timetable app, look for:

  • Belconnen Interchange Plt 1.
  • Constitution Av opp Anzac Park West.
  • War Memorial Fairbairn Av for stops near the memorial.

TL;DR: Head to Westfield Belconnen’s bus interchange, catch Route 3 toward the city, and get off near Constitution Ave / Anzac Park West for the Australian War Memorial.