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How to get fromAnnapolis Royal to Amherstby car ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Annapolis Royal to Amherst by car ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Digby to Saint John, NBcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Moncton to Amhersttrain train
    8h 29m
    $131–417

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Digby to Saint John, NBcarferry car ferry Saint John / ...
    2. Drive from Saint John, NB to Amherstcar car
    5h 20m
    $87–140

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Digby to Saint John, NBcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moncton to Amherstbus bus
    8h 33m
    $151–278

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada and Amherst, NS, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Annapolis Royal to Amherst. However, you can drive to Digby, take the car ferry to Saint John, NB, drive to Saint John Terminal, take the bus to Moncton, walk to Moncton, then take the train to Amherst. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Annapolis Royal to Amherst via Digby, Saint John, NB, Saint John Terminal, Moncton, and Amherst in around 8h 33m.

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