There are 7 ways to get from Callaghan to Canberra by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Warabrook Station to Hamilton Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)NTL - CBR
3h 33m$240–409Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield StationCcn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station633 / ...
7h 40m$42–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central StationCcn
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
6h 55m$65–115Drive 415 km
- Drive from Callaghan to Canberra415 km
4h 34m$81–117Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)SYD - CBR
5h 42m$255–478Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central StationSydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
8h 11m$83–156Train, bus via Wollongong
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central StationCcn
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre855
9h 48m$60–91
Callaghan to Canberra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Callaghan to Canberra is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Callaghan to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $240 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Callaghan to Canberra. However, there are services departing from The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rd and arriving at Canberra via Newcastle and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Callaghan station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Warabrook Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Hamilton Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Callaghan and Canberra is 410 km. The road distance is 415 km.
The best way to get from Callaghan to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Callaghan to Canberra, including transfers.
Callaghan to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
Callaghan to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.
The best way to get from Callaghan to Canberra is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Callaghan, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a train from Warabrook Station to Canberra Station via Hamilton Station and Strathfield Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rd to Canberra via Newcastle and Central Station in around 8h 11m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–370
- 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
- $310–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- 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
- $310–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Warabrook Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $35–55
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Callaghan to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Callaghan to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Callaghan to Canberra is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Callaghan to Canberra.
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