There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Merewether Beach by bus, train, car, plane, ferry, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain Ccn
6h 30m$52–213Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain Ccn
7h 28m$39–193Drive 412.1 km
- Drive from Canberra to Merewether Beachcar 412.1 km
4h 44m$75–108Fly to Newcastle Airport, ferry, line 21 bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharfferry
- Take the bus from Customs House, Watt St to Carpenter Court Aged Care Plus Centre, Watkins Stbus
4h 3m$264–390Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
7h 8m$72–122Bus via Berowra Heights
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Pacific Hwy Opp Berowra Station to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 37Cn
7h 44m$58–87Fly 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 Broadmeadow Stationtrain
6h 1m$267–634
Canberra to Merewether Beach by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Merewether Beach is to train which costs $35 - $200 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Merewether Beach is to fly and ferry and line 21 bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $260 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Merewether Beach. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Carpenter Court Aged Care Plus Centre, Watkins St via Central Station and Customs House, Watt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Merewether Beach station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Broadmeadow Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Canberra and Merewether Beach is 452 km. The road distance is 412.1 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Merewether Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Canberra to Merewether Beach, including transfers.
Canberra to Merewether Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Merewether Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Merewether Beach is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Merewether Beach, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Watkins St Opp Carpenter Court Aged Care Plus Centre via Central Station, Broadmeadow Station, and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Carpenter Court Aged Care Plus Centre, Watkins St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Customs House, Watt St in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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
- $65–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $25–40
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
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $25–40
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $25–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- 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
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 Customs House, Watt St to Carpenter Court Aged Care Plus Centre, Watkins St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–58
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $52–58
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Pacific Hwy Opp Berowra Station to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Merewether Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Merewether Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Merewether Beach is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Canberra to Merewether Beach.
There are 506+ hotels available in Merewether Beach.

















