There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Old Bar 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 Tareebus Brisbane
10h 32m$81–178Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 21m$60–237Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h$66–238Drive 577.1 km
- Drive from Canberra to Old Barcar 577.1 km
6h 16m$102–147Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CBR - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
8h 46m$518–753Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Tareebus
13h 40m$102–153Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the bus from Heatherbrae to Tareebus
8h 30m$278–387
Canberra to Old Bar by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Old Bar is to train which costs $60 - $240 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Old Bar is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Old Bar. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Medowie Rd Opp Ivy Cres via Central Station and Taree Central, Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Old Bar station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Taree Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Canberra and Old Bar is 624 km. The road distance is 577.1 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Old Bar without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Canberra to Old Bar, including transfers.
Canberra to Old Bar bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Old Bar train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Old Bar is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 12h 21m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Old Bar, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Medowie Rd Opp Ivy Cres via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Taree, and Taree Central, Manning St in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Medowie Rd After Old Bar Rd via Central Station, Taree Station, Victoria St After Pulteney St, and Taree Central, Manning St in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–700
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- 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
- $273–279
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–95
- Flexible
- $75–120
Bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $23–35
- Flexible
- $24–35
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Heatherbrae to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Old Bar bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Old Bar train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Old Bar is 577 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Canberra to Old Bar.
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