There are 6 ways to get from Sawtell to Canberra by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CFS - CBR
4h 19m$360–767Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sawtell Station to Central Stationtrain 32 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
13h 30m$67–238Train, bus
- Take the train from Sawtell Station to Central Stationtrain 32 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
11h 54m$77–258Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
13h 54m$120–266Drive 782.9 km
- Drive from Sawtell to Canberracar 782.9 km
8h 23m$142–205Bus, train
- Take the bus from Toormina Rd After Hobbs Cres to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus 360
- Take the bus from Macksville to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
16h 21m$135–195
Sawtell to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sawtell to Canberra is to train which costs $65 - $240 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sawtell to Canberra is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $360 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sawtell to Canberra. However, there are services departing from First Av After Second Av and arriving at Canberra via Coffs Harbour and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sawtell station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Sawtell Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Sawtell and Canberra is 685 km. The road distance is 782.9 km.
The best way to get from Sawtell to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Sawtell to Canberra, including transfers.
Sawtell to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Sawtell to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Sawtell Station.
The best way to get from Sawtell to Canberra is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 13h 54m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Sawtell, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Link Airways, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Av After Second Av to Canberra via Park Av Opp Little St, Coffs Harbour, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 13h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–750
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Sawtell Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
Train from Sawtell Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Sawtell Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Sawtell Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Flexible
- $120–200
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Macksville to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Toormina Rd After Hobbs Cres to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Sawtell to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Sawtell to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sawtell to Canberra is 783 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Sawtell to Canberra.
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