How to travel from Canberra to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Canberra and Yamba is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Canberra to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yamba → Canberra if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus
Fly from Canberra (CBR) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costA$465($310)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$165($110)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Grafton Station then take the bus to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costA$135($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canberra and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Canberra to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$125 ($85) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$465 ($310).
The distance between Canberra and Yamba is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (475 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Canberra and Yamba by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canberra to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$465 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Canberra and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Canberra and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canberra and Yamba. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canberra to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Canberra and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canberra to Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Canberra and Yamba. The distance is around 921km (572 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canberra to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$580 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Canberra and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus + 4 similar | 4h 25m | A$465($310) | once daily | 824km (512 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | A$580($390) | once daily | 953km (592 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), bus | 5h 15m | A$460($310) | once daily | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 20m | A$215($145) | once daily | 985km (612 miles) |
| Bus to Sydney Airport, plane | 6h 40m | A$225($150) | once daily | 864km (537 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14hrs | A$165($110) | once daily | 997km (619 miles) |
| Bus via Sydney | 14h 20m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 14h 45m | A$135($90) | every 4 hours | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 15h 25m | A$125($85) | every 4 hours | 1,079km (671 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | A$175($115) | on demand | 921km (572 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Canberra and Yamba
Airlines
FlyPelican
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba