There are 7 ways to get from Central Coast to Canberra by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 59m$52–76Train
- Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
8h 8m$130–166Drive 341.1 km
- Drive from Central Coast to Canberracar 341.1 km
3h 50m$72–104Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
5h 12m$285–546Train, bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
6h 57m$83–136Bus
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3272 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 5m$54–80Taxi, line 2075 bus, train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Central Coast to Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812taxi
- Take the bus from Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812 to Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwybus
- Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
5h 33m$371–539
Central Coast to Canberra by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Canberra is to train and bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Coast to Canberra. However, there are services departing from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd and arriving at Canberra via Gosford Station, Stand G and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Coast station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Ourimbah Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Central Coast and Canberra is 390 km. The road distance is 341.1 km.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Central Coast to Canberra, including transfers.
Central Coast to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gosford Station, Stand G.
Central Coast to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Ourimbah Station.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Canberra is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $130 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Central Coast to Canberra Station via Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812, Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy, Ourimbah Station, and Central Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Canberra via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Ourimbah Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand N
Bus from Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812 to Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Central Coast Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4337 3999
- Website
- centralcoasttaxis.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Central Coast to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Central Coast to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Coast to Canberra is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Central Coast to Canberra.
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