There are 2 ways to get from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia by car or car ferry
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia is to drive and car ferry which costs $50 - $130 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $60 - $95.
The distance between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is 240 km. The road distance is 326.2 km.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia.
There are 265+ hotels available in Nova Scotia.
What companies run services between Prince Edward Island, Canada and Nova Scotia, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia. However, you can drive to Wood Islands, take the car ferry to Caribou, then drive to Halifax. Alternatively, you can drive from Charlottetown to Halifax in around 3h 46m.
Car ferry from Wood Islands to Caribou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–58
- Website
- Nova Scotia, Maine, New Brunswick & PEI Ferry Services
- Adult
- $11–22
- Vehicle Low
- $43
- Auto Trailer/Camper
- $58
- Motorcycle
- $23
- Bicycle
- $11
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