There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Sawtell by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly from Canberra International Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane CBR - CFS
5h 19m$327–761Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 31 / ...
13h 42m$74–254Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
11h 53m$109–251Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 31 / ...
12h 44m$85–265Drive 780.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Sawtellcar 780.8 km
8h 21m$141–203Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
6h 11m$223–439Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MYA - CFS
8h 54m$473–1,159Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbourbus
16h 21m$131–199
Canberra to Sawtell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Sawtell is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Sawtell is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Central Station and Park Av At Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Sawtell Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Canberra and Sawtell is 682 km. The road distance is 780.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sawtell without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $100 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Canberra to Sawtell, including transfers.
Canberra to Sawtell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sawtell is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $320 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 11h 53m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Link Airways fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Sawtell RSL, First Av via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Coffs Harbour, and Park Av At Little St in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–750
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $320–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
Flights from Moruya Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
Train from Central Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
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 Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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 Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–120
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Moruya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Sawtell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Sawtell is 781 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Canberra to Sawtell.
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