There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Caves Beach by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
6h 47m$134–179Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
6h 59m$56–84Drive 390.5 km
- Drive from Canberra to Caves Beachcar 390.5 km
4h 21m$72–103Fly to Newcastle Airport, line 28 bus, line 14 bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the bus from Hunter St Opp Cooper St to Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand Bbus
- Take the bus from Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B to Park Av Before Caves Beach Rdbus
4h 48m$275–395Bus, train via Berkeley Vale
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
- Take the train from Central Station to Tuggerah Stationtrain Ccn
7h 4m$89–141Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus Pm12
7h 46m$74–115Fly 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 Cardiff Stationtrain
6h 29m$271–504
Canberra to Caves Beach by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Caves Beach is to bus and train which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Caves Beach is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Caves Beach. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Park Av Before Caves Beach Rd via Central Station and Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Caves Beach station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Morisset Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Canberra and Caves Beach is 478 km. The road distance is 390.5 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Caves Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Canberra to Caves Beach, including transfers.
Canberra to Caves Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Caves Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Caves Beach is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $130 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Caves Beach, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Caves Beach via Central Station and Morisset Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Park Av Before Caves Beach Rd via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Charlestown, and Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- 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
- $280–300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- 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
- $280–300
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Morisset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Tuggerah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Bus from Hunter St Opp Cooper St to Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Bus from Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B to Park Av Before Caves Beach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Caves Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Caves Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Caves Beach is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Canberra to Caves Beach.
There are 741+ hotels available in Caves Beach.












