The distance between Shoal Bay and Canberra is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Canberra by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR).
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 and then to Canberra.
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Canberra.
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There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Canberra by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$185 ($125).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Canberra is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Shoal Bay and Canberra by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$185 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Canberra. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Murrays Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Canberra. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shoal Bay and Canberra. The distance is around 475km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around A$185 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 25m | A$185($125) | hourly | 427km (265 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 35m | A$275($185) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | A$79($53) | 4 times a week | 513km (319 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 7h 30m | A$67($45) | every 2 hours | 516km (321 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 7h 40m | A$67($45) | once daily | 519km (322 miles) |
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train | 8h 10m | A$59($40) | every 4 hours | 552km (343 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | A$90($61) | on demand | 475km (295 miles) |
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