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How to get fromCanberra to Lake Macquarieby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Lake Macquarie by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    5h 44m
    $50–81

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    6h 42m
    $38–67

  3. Drive 373.3 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Morissetcar car 373.3 km
    4h 5m
    $67–97

  4. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CBR - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    3h 38m
    $251–358

  5. Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    5h 49m
    $80–132

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus bus N80 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    $54–88

  7. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    5h 14m
    $243–471

Canberra to Lake Macquarie by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Canberra to Lake Macquarie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 436.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Cardiff Station via Central Station in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Gadigal Station, Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Hornsby Station, Stand B, and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St in around 7h 28m.

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