How far is it from Canberra to Port Stephens?

The distance between Canberra and Port Stephens is 412 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Port Stephens without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Port Stephens without a car is to train and travel which takes 7h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Port Stephens?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Canberra to Port Stephens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port Stephens?

There are 591+ hotels available in Port Stephens.

Canberra to Port Stephens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Port Stephens by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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Fly Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport, travel
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)CBR - NTL
2. Walk from Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av to Port Stephens
3h 25m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station632
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
3. Walk from Hamilton Station to Port Stephens
7h 49m
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av130
4. Walk from Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av to Port Stephens
7h 59m
Fly Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train, bus, travel
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av
4. Walk from Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av to Port Stephens
7h 1m
Bus to Moruya Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airport
2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MYA - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av
5. Walk from Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av to Port Stephens
10h 10m
Fly Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie, bus, travel
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)CBR - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Karuah
3. Walk from Karuah to Port Stephens
9h 51m
Bus, travel via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av130
4. Walk from Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av to Port Stephens
8h 24m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Karuah
3. Walk from Karuah to Port Stephens
8h 24m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station636 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av130
4. Walk from Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av to Port Stephens
8h 44m

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Canberra to Port Stephens.

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Distance: 411.8 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Port Stephens. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL), walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, take the line 130 bus to Gan Gan Rd Before Campbell Av, then travel to Port Stephens. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Port Stephens via Central Station and Hamilton Station in around 7h 49m.

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