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How to get fromCanberra to Watsons Bayby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Watsons Bay by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry F9
    3h 50m
    $50–84

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry F9
    4h 48m
    $37–63

  3. Drive  290.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Watsons Baycar car 290.5 km
    3h 13m
    $53–77

  4. Fly from Canberra International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry
    3h 12m
    $285–525

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Edgecliff Stationtrain train Sco
    6h 5m
    $57–80

  6. Bus to Moruya Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MYA - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry
    6h 21m
    $311–473

Canberra to Watsons Bay by train and ferry

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Watsons Bay. However, you can take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the train to Circular Quay Station, walk to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B, then take the ferry to Watsons Bay Wharf. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Watsons Bay Wharf via Central Station, Circular Quay Station, and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B in around 4h 48m.

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