There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Lovedale by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
8h 34m$60–97Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 56m$55–214Drive 420.4 km
- Drive from Canberra to Lovedalecar 420.4 km
4h 41m$75–109Fly, train, line 179 bus, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Telarah Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New England Hwy At John St to Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwybus
- Take the bus from Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy to Lovedale Rd At Lodge Rdbus
5h 53m$258–369Bus via St Ives
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Gordon Station, Stand C to Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwybus 76Hu / ...
8h 37m$82–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 58m$65–225
Canberra to Lovedale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Lovedale is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Lovedale is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Lovedale. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Lovedale Rd At Lodge Rd via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Railway St and Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Lovedale station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Canberra and Lovedale is 467 km. The road distance is 420.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Lovedale without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Canberra to Lovedale, including transfers.
Canberra to Lovedale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Lovedale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Lovedale is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $220 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Lovedale, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Lovedale Rd At Lodge Rd via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St, Maitland Station, Railway St, and Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Lovedale Rd At Lodge Rd via Central Station, Maitland Station, Maitland Station, Railway St, and Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- 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
- $270–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Telarah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- customer.service@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from New England Hwy At John St to Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
- Phone
- +61 2 4990 1699
- rover@rovercoaches.com.au
- Website
- Rover Coaches
Bus from Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy to Lovedale Rd At Lodge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Rover Coaches
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gordon Station, Stand C to Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Lovedale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Lovedale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Lovedale is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Canberra to Lovedale.
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