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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lake Macquarie to Canberra

Composite routes from Lake Macquarie to Canberra

Cheapest
4 h 22 min
Car
391 km.
from $21
Other
3 h 46 min
Train, Plane
335 km.
from $127.23
7 h 20 min
334 km.
from $18.48
6 h 26 min
Train, Bus
334 km.
from $81.09
5 h 26 min
Train, Plane
335 km.
from $151.54
6 h 51 min
Train, bus via Sydney, Train, bus via Sydney
334 km.
from $56.39
7 h 38 min
334 km.
from $14
8 h 43 min
334 km.
from $93.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Fassifern Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.03–$4.67
Train from Fassifern Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.55–$7.58
Train from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.19–$13.89
Train from Morisset Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.29–$7.58

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.10–$63.15
Bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.10–$69.47
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.10–$69.47

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Charlestown to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$27.79

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$37.89–$53.05
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.16–$54.31

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$416.82

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$277.88
Plane from Sydney Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$568.39

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$277.88

FlyPelican

Website:
flypelican.com.au/index.html
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$328.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Canberra is to train which costs $9.24 - $18.48 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Lake Macquarie and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Macquarie to Canberra. However, there are services departing from St Francis Xavier Primary School, Ernest St and arriving at Canberra via Charlestown and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Macquarie and Canberra?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Macquarie station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Fassifern Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Lake Macquarie to Canberra?

The distance between Lake Macquarie and Canberra is 426 km. The road distance is 399.7 km.

How do I travel from Lake Macquarie to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $43.48 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Lake Macquarie to Canberra?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Lake Macquarie to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Canberra bus from?

Lake Macquarie to Canberra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Canberra train from?

Lake Macquarie to Canberra train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Fassifern Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lake Macquarie to Canberra?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Canberra is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $9.24 - $18.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $92.39 and takes 8h 43m. There are no good options to fly between Lake Macquarie to Canberra.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Canberra bus arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Canberra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Canberra train arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Canberra train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Lake Macquarie to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Macquarie to Canberra is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Lake Macquarie to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 683+ hotels available in Canberra. Prices start at $63.97 per night.
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