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

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There are 7 ways to get from Newcastle to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane NTL - CBR
    3h 7m
    $246–352

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    8h 3m
    $39–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    6h 13m
    $65–123

  4. Drive 414.5 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Canberracar car 414.5 km
    4h 47m
    $74–107

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    5h 39m
    $260–492

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    6h 27m
    $45–78

  7. Bus via St Ives

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus bus 15Cn
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    6h 30m
    $44–81

Newcastle to Canberra by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, 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 to Canberra via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 6h 13m.

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