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How to get fromCanberra to Lake Cathieby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Lake Cathie by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane CBR - PQQ
    6h 32m
    $559–765

  2. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    12h 53m
    $75–257

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Port Macquariebus bus Brisbane
    11h 23m
    $91–141

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    12h 1m
    $121–307

  5. Drive  636.1 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Lake Cathiecar car 636.1 km
    6h 53m
    $117–169

  6. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    7h 29m
    $212–334

  7. Bus to Moruya Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MYA - PQQ
    9h 46m
    $405–963

  8. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus bus
    14h 27m
    $120–178

Canberra to Lake Cathie by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

Qantas flies from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Port Macquarie, and Gordon St Before Horton St in around 11h 23m.

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