There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Rutherford by 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, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
6h 54m$59–96Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 3m$54–211Bus, train via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
7h 5m$90–146Drive 423 km
- Drive from Canberra to Rutherfordcar 423 km
4h 46m$76–110Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Telarah Stationtrain
4h 26m$255–365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 18m$64–224Fly 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 Maitland Stationtrain
6h 49m$257–614
Canberra to Rutherford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Rutherford is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Rutherford is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $250 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Bunning Av After Alexander Av via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Rutherford station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Telarah Station via Central Station and Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Canberra and Rutherford is 446 km. The road distance is 423 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Rutherford without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Canberra to Rutherford, including transfers.
Canberra to Rutherford bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Rutherford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Rutherford is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Rutherford, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Bunning Av After Alexander Av via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St, and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Telarah Station via Central Station and Maitland Station in around 8h 3m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.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
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- 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 Hamilton Station to Telarah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
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
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Rutherford bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Rutherford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Rutherford is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Canberra to Rutherford.
There are 499+ hotels available in Rutherford.














