There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Nambucca Heads by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Nambucca Headsbus Brisbane
11h 30m$109–235Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 55m$64–241Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 57m$72–259Drive 743.1 km
- Drive from Canberra to Nambucca Headscar 743.1 km
8h$133–191Fly Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane CBR - CFS
- Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Drbus
7h 8m$328–712Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Nambucca Headsbus
14h 44m$132–193Fly Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CBR - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Nambucca Headsbus
7h 41m$535–747Fly Canberra International Airport to Armidale, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Armidale (ARM)plane CBR - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus
9h 26m$566–789Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Drbus
8h$222–396
Canberra to Nambucca Heads by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Nambucca Heads is to train which costs $60 - $250 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Nambucca Heads is to fly and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $320 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Nambucca Heads. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Nambucca Heads via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Nambucca Heads station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Macksville Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Canberra and Nambucca Heads is 799 km. The road distance is 743.1 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Nambucca Heads without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Canberra to Nambucca Heads, including transfers.
Canberra to Nambucca Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Nambucca Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Nambucca Heads is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Nambucca Heads via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Nambucca Plaza via Central Station, Macksville Station, and Macksville Post Office, Cooper St in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–750
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $310–750
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Armidale via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Armidale via Melbourne, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $490–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $80–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Central Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $80–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Nambucca Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Nambucca Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Nambucca Heads is 743 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Canberra to Nambucca Heads.
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