How to travel from Shoal Bay to Canberra, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 and then to Canberra.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Canberra.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    A$67($45)
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Drive

Drive to Canberra.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance475km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Canberra

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Canberra

Transport options from Shoal Bay to Canberra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
A$185($125)
hourly427km (265 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 35m
A$275($185)
hourly489km (304 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
A$79($53)
4 times a week513km (319 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
7h 30m
A$67($45)
every 2 hours516km (321 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train7h 40m
A$67($45)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train8h 10m
A$59($40)
every 4 hours552km (343 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
A$90($61)
on demand475km (295 miles)

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Airports near Canberra

The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Canberra
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Canberra
WGA
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Canberra