What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay is to train and bus which costs $14 - $24 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Fern Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Fern Bay. However, there are services departing from Canterbury Station, Broughton St, Stand A and arriving at Seaside Bvd Before Ironbark Dr via Central Station and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Fern Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury station to Fern Bay station. However, there are services departing from Ashfield Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Fern Bay?

The distance between Canterbury and Fern Bay is 178 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Fern Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $17 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Fern Bay bus from?

Canterbury to Fern Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Fern Bay train from?

Canterbury to Fern Bay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Strathfield Station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Fern Bay?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $17 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Canterbury to Fern Bay bus arrive?

Canterbury to Fern Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.

Where does the Canterbury to Fern Bay train arrive?

Canterbury to Fern Bay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Fern Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Fern Bay is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Canterbury to Fern Bay.

Where can I stay near Fern Bay?

There are 387+ hotels available in Fern Bay.

Canterbury to Fern Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Fern Bay by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 51m
$18–26
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashfield Station to Hornsby Stationtrain T9
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn / ...
4h 19m
$15–24
Drive 173.4 km
1. Drive from Canterbury to Fern Baycar 173.4 km
2h 11m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
4h 50m
$36–70

Canterbury to Fern Bay by bus and train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.6 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Canterbury, NSW, Australia and Fern Bay, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Newcastle twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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