There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Nimbin by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, line 605 bus, bus
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley Stbus
6h 37mTrain via Casino
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
19h 31m$107–285Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
17h 37m$181–377Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
18h 10m$139–213Drive 1,014.3 km
- Drive from Canberra to Nimbincar 1,014.3 km
11h 1m$181–261Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane CBR - BNK
9h 16m$274–774Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
18h 33m$115–303Bus via Grafton
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus
- Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
19h 2m$182–363
Canberra to Nimbin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Nimbin is to train via Casino which costs $100 - $290 and takes 19h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Nimbin is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Central Station and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Kyogle Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
The distance between Canberra and Nimbin is 986 km. The road distance is 1014.3 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 17h 37m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Canberra to Nimbin, including transfers.
Canberra to Nimbin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Nimbin is to train which takes 17h 37m and costs $180 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 18h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $800 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Nimbin via Central Station and Kyogle Station in around 17h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Nimbin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Nimbin is 1014 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Canberra to Nimbin.
There are 74+ hotels available in Nimbin.


