There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Port Kembla by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St855
3h 51m$49–69Drive 227.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Canberra to Port Kembla227.8 km
2h 39m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station632 / ...
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong StationSco
6h 15m$56–89Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
4h 20m$242–505
Canberra to Port Kembla by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Port Kembla is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Port Kembla is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Port Kembla. However, there are services departing from Jolimont Centre and arriving at King St Opp Bent St via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Port Kembla station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Port Kembla North Station via Campbelltown Station, Wolli Creek Station and Wollongong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Canberra and Port Kembla is 238 km. The road distance is 227.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Port Kembla without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Canberra to Port Kembla, including transfers.
Canberra to Port Kembla bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Jolimont Centre station.
Canberra to Port Kembla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Port Kembla is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Port Kembla, NSW, Australia?
Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St twice daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Port Kembla North Station via Campbelltown Station, Wolli Creek Station, and Wollongong Station in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Port Kembla bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.
Canberra to Port Kembla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Port Kembla is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Canberra to Port Kembla.
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