There are 6 ways to get from Shoal Bay to Canberra by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Tomaree Rd After Verona Rd to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Drbus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
3h 46m$246–351Bus, train via Canberra Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus 130 / ...
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
9h 57m$38–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus 130 / ...
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
8h 22m$48–79Drive 470.2 km
- Drive from Shoal Bay to Canberracar 470.2 km
5h 20m$84–122Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
7h 35m$276–499Bus
- Take the bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus 130 / ...
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
9h 13m$72–131
Shoal Bay to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shoal Bay to Canberra is to bus and train via Canberra Station which costs $35 - $60 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Shoal Bay to Canberra is to bus and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $240 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Shoal Bay to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St and arriving at Canberra via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Newcastle and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Shoal Bay and Canberra is 427 km. The road distance is 470.2 km.
The best way to get from Shoal Bay to Canberra without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 22m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Shoal Bay to Canberra, including transfers.
Shoal Bay to Canberra bus services, operated by Port Stephens Coaches, depart from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St station.
Shoal Bay to Canberra bus services, operated by Port Stephens Coaches, arrive at Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shoal Bay to Canberra is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Shoal Bay to Canberra.
There are 955+ hotels available in Canberra.
What companies run services between Shoal Bay, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Canberra via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Newcastle, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- +61 0(2) 4982 2940
- [email protected]
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Tomaree Rd After Verona Rd to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Tomaree Rd Before Messines St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
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