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How to get fromCanberra to Port Stephens Shireby plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly, line 136 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CBR - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 to Coachwood Dr Opp Laurina Stbus bus
    3h 38m
    $261–377

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    8h 17m
    $42–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    7h 19m
    $55–83

  4. Drive  445.1 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Port Stephens Shirecar car 445.1 km
    5h 5m
    $81–117

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry ferry
    8h
    $77–128

Canberra to Port Stephens Shire by train and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Port Stephens Shire, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Central Station, Hamilton Station, Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St, and Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr in around 8h 17m.

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