There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Dungog Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 25m$66–230Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Dungog Stationtrain 33 / ...
10h 23m$56–220Drive 573.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Parkcar 573.9 km
6h 35m$103–148Fly to Newcastle Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Dungog Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Dungog Public School, Chapman St to 1940 Chichester Dam Rdbus
7h 18m$257–367Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dungog Station, Coach Stopbus
10h 16m$63–104Bus, train via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Dungog Stationtrain Hun
10h 26m$92–148Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Dungog Stationtrain
8h 55m$261–624Fly to Port Macquarie, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CBR - PQQ
- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Dungog Stationtrain
11h 47m$513–870
Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at 1940 Chichester Dam Rd via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St and Dungog Public School, Chapman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Barrington Tops National Park station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Dungog Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Canberra and Barrington Tops National Park is 549 km. The road distance is 573.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 25m and costs $65 - $230.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park, including transfers.
Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park is to train which takes 10h 23m and costs $55 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Barrington Tops National Park, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to 1940 Chichester Dam Rd via Central Station, Dungog Station, Dungog Public School, Chapman St, and 1940 Chichester Dam Rd in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to 1940 Chichester Dam Rd via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St, Dungog Station, Coach Stop, Dungog Public School, Chapman St, and 1940 Chichester Dam Rd in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–60
- Sleeper
- $130–160
Train from Central Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–60
- Sleeper
- $130–160
Train from Central Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–60
- Sleeper
- $130–160
Train from Wauchope Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Central Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Central Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Wauchope Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $28–45
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Dungog Public School, Chapman St to 1940 Chichester Dam Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dungog Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dungog Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park is 574 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Canberra to Barrington Tops National Park.
There are three+ hotels available in Barrington Tops National Park.















