There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Palmdale by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
5h 42m$81–134Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
6h 34m$39–69Drive 344.6 km
- Drive from Canberra to Palmdalecar 344.6 km
3h 48m$62–89Fly 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 Lisarow Stationtrain
5h 26m$243–472Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Lisarow Stationtrain Ccn
5h 55m$48–78Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus Pm12
6h 21m$63–103Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Ourimbah Stationtrain
5h 36m$255–365
Canberra to Palmdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Palmdale is to train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Palmdale is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Pacific Hwy Opp 225 via Central Station and Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Canberra and Palmdale is 377 km. The road distance is 344.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train via Sydney Airport (SYD) which takes 5h 42m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Canberra to Palmdale, including transfers.
Canberra to Palmdale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Palmdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Palmdale is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Palmdale, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to 225 Pacific Hwy via Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand E in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Pacific Hwy Opp 225 via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Tuggerah Westfield Plaza, and Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- 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
- $270–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Lisarow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Lisarow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Ourimbah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Palmdale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Palmdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Palmdale is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Canberra to Palmdale.
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