There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Williamtown by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
2h 22m$243–335Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
7h 38m$42–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
6h 40m$49–77Drive 433.5 km
- Drive from Canberra to Williamtowncar 433.5 km
4h 46m$77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
7h 36m$69–124Bus via St Ives
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn / ...
7h 38m$47–80
Canberra to Williamtown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Williamtown is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Williamtown is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $240 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Williamtown. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Nelson Bay Rd After Cabbage Tree Rd via Central Station and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
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 38m.
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 40m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Canberra to Williamtown, including transfers.
Canberra to Williamtown bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
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 $240 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Williamtown, NSW, Australia?
FlyPelican and Link Airways 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 38m.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- 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
- $273–279
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- 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
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Williamtown bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
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.
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