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How to get fromCanberra to Port Jacksonby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Port Jackson by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry F9
    3h 54m
    $50–92
  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry F9
    4h 52m
    $39–81
  3. Drive 296.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Port Jacksoncar car 296.6 km
    3h 27m
    $54–77
  4. Fly from Canberra International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry
    3h 16m
    $261–503
  5. Bus, ferry via Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry F9
    4h 7m
    $82–144
  6. Bus to Moruya Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MYA - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry
    6h 25m
    $267–431

Canberra to Port Jackson by train and ferry

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Port Jackson, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Port Jackson. However, you can take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the train to Circular Quay Station, walk to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B, then take the ferry to Watsons Bay Wharf. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Watsons Bay Wharf via Central Station, Circular Quay Station, and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B in around 4h 52m.

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