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How to get fromCanberra to Bathurstby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Bathurst by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    7h 40m
    $59–137

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Bathurst Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 51m
    $41–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Bathurst Stationtrain train Bmt
    7h 53m
    $53–83

  4. Drive 251.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Bathurstcar car 251.8 km
    3h 9m
    $46–66

  5. Train via Penrith

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith Station to Bathurst Stationtrain train Bmt
    9h 28m
    $45–212

  6. Bus via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus bus 887
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    10h 51m
    $70–97

Canberra to Bathurst by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Bathurst, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Bathurst Station via Central Station in around 8h 51m.

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