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How to get fromWellington to Canberraby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Wellington to Canberra by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane WLG - CBR
    8h 37m
    $559–715

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane WLG - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    9h 36m
    $382–624

Wellington (WLG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,340.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Qantas and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 3 times a day.

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