There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Williamtown by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
2h 22m$253–355Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
7h 37m$38–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
6h 39m$49–75Drive 433.5 km
- Drive from Canberra to Williamtowncar 433.5 km
4h 46m$80–115Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus
- Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry
7h 41m$75–126
Canberra to Williamtown by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Williamtown is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Williamtown is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $250 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Williamtown station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Canberra and Williamtown is 380 km. The road distance is 433.5 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Williamtown without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 39m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Canberra to Williamtown, including transfers.
Canberra to Williamtown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Williamtown is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $250 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 37m.
Canberra to Williamtown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Williamtown is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Canberra to Williamtown.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Williamtown, NSW, Australia?
Link Airways and FlyPelican fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Nelson Bay Rd After Cabbage Tree Rd via Central Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 7h 37m.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
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