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How to get fromCanberra to Thorntonby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Thornton by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CBR - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Thornton Stationtrain train
    3h 42m
    $251–359

  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
    7h 42m
    $44–75

  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
    6h 44m
    $55–86

  4. Drive 415.2 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Thorntoncar car 415.2 km
    4h 31m
    $75–108

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    6h 14m
    $249–479

  6. Bus via Hornsby

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 15Cn
    7h 24m
    $71–125

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus bus 3107 / ...
    7h 25m
    $59–93

Canberra to Thornton by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Thornton, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Thornton Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Thornton Station via Sydney International Airport, Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International, Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E, Burwood Station, Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, and Newcastle Interchange in around 7h 24m.

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