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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

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane WLG - CBR
    8h 22m
    $189–815

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    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
    $372–769

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,340.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Jetstar fly from Wellington (WLG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 4 times a day.

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