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

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Newcastle by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CBR - NTL
    3h 11m
    $247–351

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    7h 18m
    $39–67

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    6h 20m
    $49–77

  4. Drive 414.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Newcastlecar car 414.6 km
    4h 47m
    $74–107

  5. 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 Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    5h 50m
    $244–471

  6. Bus via St Ives

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 15Cn
    6h 33m
    $47–80

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Brisbane
    6h 35m
    $68–124

Canberra to Newcastle by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

FlyPelican and Link Airways fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Newcastle Interchange via Central Station in around 7h 18m.

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