There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Kotara 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)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Kotara Stationtrain
3h 41m$231–428Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kotara Stationtrain Ccn
7h 19m$38–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Kotara Stationtrain Ccn
6h 41m$63–112Drive 408.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Kotaracar 408.9 km
4h 38m$74–107Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Kotara Stationtrain
5h 44m$240–471Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
7h 30m$87–165
Canberra to Kotara by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Kotara is to train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Kotara is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs $230 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Kotara. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Princeton Av Before Galena St via Central Station and Customs House, Watt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Kotara station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Kotara Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Canberra and Kotara is 410 km. The road distance is 408.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Kotara without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 41m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Canberra to Kotara, including transfers.
Canberra to Kotara bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Kotara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Kotara is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Kotara, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Kotara Station via Central Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Princeton Av Before Galena St via Central Station and Customs House, Watt St in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–450
- 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
- $280–800
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
- $210–330
- 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
- $280–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hamilton Station to Kotara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Kotara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- 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
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $70–100
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Kotara bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Canberra to Kotara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Kotara is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Canberra to Kotara.
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