There are 7 ways to get from Rutherford to Canberra by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Telarah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
4h 2m$251–361Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
8h 45m$54–212Bus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3208 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 16m$59–97Drive 423 km
- Drive from Rutherford to Canberracar 423 km
4h 47m$76–110Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
6h 35m$274–634Train, bus
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 23m$64–225Train, bus via Newcastle
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
8h 57m$87–150
Rutherford to Canberra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutherford to Canberra is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rutherford to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $250 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutherford to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Rutherford Shopping Centre, West Mall and arriving at Canberra via Maitland Station, Station St and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutherford station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Telarah Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Maitland Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Rutherford and Canberra is 436 km. The road distance is 423 km.
The best way to get from Rutherford to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Rutherford to Canberra, including transfers.
Rutherford to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Rutherford to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Rutherford to Canberra is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Rutherford, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Rutherford Shopping Centre, West Mall to Canberra via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Telarah Station to Canberra Station via Maitland Station and Central Station in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.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
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- 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
- transportnsw.info
Train from Telarah Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Rutherford to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Rutherford to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutherford to Canberra is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Rutherford to Canberra.
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