There are 7 ways to get from Toormina to Canberra by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)CFS - CBR
3h 33m$366–661Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sawtell Station to Central Station32 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
13h 37m$75–254Train, bus
- Take the train from Sawtell Station to Central Station32 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
12h 24m$96–294Bus via Macksville
- Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St360
- Take the bus from Macksville to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
14h 10m$121–198Drive 781.5 km
- Drive from Toormina to Canberra781.5 km
8h 21m$148–214Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Sawtell Station to Central Station32 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station635 / ...
13h 55m$75–254Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Central StationSydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
14h 10m$123–291
Toormina to Canberra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toormina to Canberra is to train which costs $75 - $260 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Toormina to Canberra is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $360 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Toormina to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Toormina Gardens and arriving at Canberra via Macksville and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Toormina station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Sawtell Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Toormina and Canberra is 682 km. The road distance is 781.5 km.
The best way to get from Toormina to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 24m and costs $95 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Toormina to Canberra, including transfers.
Toormina to Canberra bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Toormina Gardens station.
Toormina to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Sawtell Station.
The best way to get from Toormina to Canberra is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $360 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Macksville, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 14h 10m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 13h 37m.
What companies run services between Toormina, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Link Airways and Qantas fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toormina Gardens to Canberra via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St, Macksville, and Central Station in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Sawtell Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–70
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–120
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–190
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Toormina Gardens to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Macksville to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Toormina to Canberra bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St station.
Toormina to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toormina to Canberra is 781 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Toormina to Canberra.
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