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How to get fromCanberra to Port Arthurby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Canberra to Port Arthur by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Hobart, bus

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hobart (HBA)plane plane CBR - HBA
    2. Take the bus from Macquarie St after Campbell St to Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rdbus bus
    6h 35m
    $307–483

  2. Fly to Launceston, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Launceston (LST)plane plane CBR - LST
    2. Take the bus from Perth Fire Station, Main Rd to Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hobart Interchange, Elizabeth St, Stop D4 to Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rdbus bus
    9h 45m
    $296–688

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hobart (HBA) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 974.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Port Arthur, TAS, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Port Arthur. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Hobart (HBA), walk to Hobart Airport, take the bus to The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, walk to Macquarie St after Campbell St, then take the bus to Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rd. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Launceston (LST), take the taxi to Perth Fire Station, Main Rd, take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St, walk to Hobart Interchange, Elizabeth St, Stop D4, then take the bus to Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rd.

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