There are 2 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island by bus or car
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Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $75 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Halifax and arriving at North Sydney. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island is 429 km. The road distance is 395.3 km.
The best way to get from Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $180 - $380.
The bus from Halifax to North Sydney takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island bus services, operated by Maritimebus, depart from Halifax station.
Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island bus services, operated by Maritimebus, arrive at North Sydney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island.
There are 18+ hotels available in Cape Breton Island.
What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?
Maritimebus operates a bus from Halifax to North Sydney once daily. Tickets cost $180–380 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 800 575 1807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Halifax to North Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- Maritimebus
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