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How to get fromNelson Bay to Canberraby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson Bay to Canberra by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane NTL - CBR
    3h 34m
    $256–351

  2. Bus, train via Canberra Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    9h 46m
    $43–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    8h 10m
    $49–83

  4. Drive 466.4 km

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Canberracar car 466.4 km
    5h 15m
    $84–121

  5. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    7h 23m
    $264–497

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    9h 2m
    $71–135

Nelson Bay to Canberra by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Canberra via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Newcastle, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 9h 2m.

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