There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Callaghan by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Warabrook Station
3h 28m$240–408Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Strathfield Station632 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton StationCcn
6h 41m$43–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
6h 26m$66–114Drive 413.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Callaghan413.8 km
4h 30m$81–116Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
5h 28m$256–478Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to NewcastleBrisbane
7h 27m$84–155
Canberra to Callaghan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Callaghan is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Callaghan is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs $240 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Callaghan. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Central Station and Customs House, Watt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Callaghan station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Warabrook Station via Strathfield Station and Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Canberra and Callaghan is 409 km. The road distance is 413.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Callaghan without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Canberra to Callaghan, including transfers.
Canberra to Callaghan bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Callaghan train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Callaghan is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Callaghan, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Warabrook Station via Strathfield Station and Hamilton Station in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Central Station and Customs House, Watt St in around 7h 27m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hamilton Station to Warabrook Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- 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 Canberra Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- 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 Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- 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 Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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 Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Canberra to Callaghan bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Canberra to Callaghan train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Callaghan is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Canberra to Callaghan.
There are 484+ hotels available in Callaghan.