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How to get fromAnnapolis Royal to Nova Scotiaby car ferry, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    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 bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    11h 39m
    $233–447

  2. Drive 196.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Annapolis Royal to Halifaxcar car 196.9 km
    2h 20m
    $39–56

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    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 Halifaxtrain train
    12h 10m
    $183–487

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 549.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Annapolis Royal to Nova Scotia. However, you can drive to Digby, take the car ferry to Saint John, NB, drive to Saint John Terminal, take the bus to Moncton, then take the bus to Halifax. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Annapolis Royal to Halifax via Digby, Saint John, NB, Saint John Terminal, Moncton, and Moncton in around 12h 10m.

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