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How to get fromNelson Bay to Canberraby bus, plane, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson Bay to Canberra by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane NTL - CBR
    3h 34m
    $216–411

  2. Bus, train via Canberra Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    9h 48m
    $43–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    8h 35m
    $64–113

  4. Drive 469 km

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Canberracar car 469 km
    5h 20m
    $84–122

  5. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    7h 25m
    $234–487

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    9h 26m
    $86–160

  7. Bus, train via Canberra Station #2

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 635 / ...
    10h 11m
    $43–74

Nelson Bay to Canberra by bus and train

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Canberra via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 9h 26m.

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