There are 7 ways to get from Central Coast to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane
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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$41–70Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
7h 46m$35–55Drive 339.3 km
- Drive from Central Coast to Canberracar 339.3 km
3h 46m$61–87Bus, 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 11m$259–488Train, 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$79–133Bus
- 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$43–74Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
5h 6m$253–361
Central Coast to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Canberra is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $60 - $90.
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 7h 46m.
The distance between Central Coast and Canberra is 390 km. The road distance is 339.3 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 $40 - $75.
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 7h 46m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812 to Canberra Station via Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy, Ourimbah Station, and Central Station in around 7h 46m. 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
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- 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
- $7–11
- 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
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 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Central Coast to Canberra.
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