There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, line 136 bus
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the bus from Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 to Coachwood Dr Opp Laurina Stbus
3h 38m$261–357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
8h 16m$46–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
7h 18m$56–90Drive 446.4 km
- Drive from Canberra to Port Stephens Shirecar 446.4 km
5h 9m$81–116Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
7h 54m$72–131
Canberra to Port Stephens Shire by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire is to train which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire is to fly and line 136 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $260 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Central Station and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Port Stephens Shire station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Canberra and Port Stephens Shire is 408 km. The road distance is 446.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 18m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire, including transfers.
Canberra to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 7h 54m.
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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Newcastle, and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- 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
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 to Coachwood Dr Opp Laurina St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Port Stephens Shire is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Canberra to Port Stephens Shire.
There are 480+ hotels available in Port Stephens Shire.













