There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Charlestown by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
6h 25m$51–84Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
7h 21m$41–73Drive 405 km
- Drive from Canberra to Charlestowncar 405 km
4h 35m$73–105Fly to Newcastle Airport, line 28 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, Frederick St, Stand Dbus
3h 55m$250–358Bus via Hornsby
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Stationbus 15Cn
6h 49m$69–123Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus Pm12
6h 50m$68–110Fly 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
5h 55m$246–477
Canberra to Charlestown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Charlestown is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Charlestown is to fly and line 28 bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $250 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D via Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Charlestown station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Canberra and Charlestown is 442 km. The road distance is 405 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Charlestown without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 25m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Canberra to Charlestown, including transfers.
Canberra to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Charlestown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Charlestown is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Hornsby, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Charlestown, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Charlestown Rd At Robert St via Central Station, Cardiff Station, and Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D via Sydney International Airport, Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International, Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E, Burwood Station, Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, and Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- 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
- $240–380
- 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
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- 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
- Newcastle Transport
Bus from Hunter St Opp Cooper St to Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- 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
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- 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
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Charlestown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sydney International Airport station.
Canberra to Charlestown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Charlestown is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Canberra to Charlestown.
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