There are 7 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
1h 36m$250–340Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
8h 50m$42–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 14m$48–84Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Canberra435.1 km
4h 49mDrive 435.1 km
- Drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberracar 435.1 km
4h 49m$78–113Bus via St Ives
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 23m$46–87Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 57m$68–131
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $250 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr and arriving at Canberra via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NTL) station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Canberra is 380 km. The road distance is 435.1 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra, including transfers.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $250 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 50m, you could also bus via St Ives, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlyPelican and Link Airways fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Canberra Station via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, and Central Station in around 8h 50m.
- 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
- 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 Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- 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
- 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
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
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Gordon Station, Stand C.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra.
There are 935+ hotels available in Canberra.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Canberra. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.