There are 7 ways to get from Charlestown to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlestown to Central Stationbus Pm11
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
6h 18m$64–105Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
8h 14m$42–73Drive 404.6 km
- Drive from Charlestown to Canberracar 404.6 km
4h 36m$73–105Line 22 bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand C to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
3h 58m$249–359Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
6h 40m$48–83Bus via Hornsby
- Take the bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
7h 43m$67–126Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
5h 53m$263–497
Charlestown to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Canberra is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Canberra is to line 22 bus and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $240 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Charlestown and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlestown station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Charlestown and Canberra is 433 km. The road distance is 404.6 km.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Charlestown to Canberra, including transfers.
Charlestown to Canberra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.
Charlestown to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Cardiff Station.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Canberra is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Charlestown, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Charlestown to Canberra via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlestown Rd After Buller St to Canberra Station via Cardiff Station, Main Rd, Cardiff Station, and Central Station in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- 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
- $270–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Charlestown to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Bus from Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand C to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Charlestown to Canberra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Charlestown to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Canberra is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Charlestown to Canberra.
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