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How to get fromBathurst to Cape Breton Islandby bus or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Bathurst to Cape Breton Island by bus or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bathurst to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    15h 40m
    $398–841

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bathurst Train Station to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus Halifax to Sydney
    16h 12m
    $298–713

Bathurst to Cape Breton Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 939.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 40m

What companies run services between Bathurst, NB, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

You can take a bus from Bathurst to North Sydney via Moncton and Halifax in around 15h 40m.

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