How to travel from Yamba to Canberra, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Canberra is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yamba 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.
👋 Also check out Canberra → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly
Take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Canberra (CBR).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costA$495($330)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Canberra.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$165($110)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Canberra.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costA$135($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Canberra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba 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$125 ($85) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$495 ($330).
The distance between Yamba and Canberra is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (475 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Yamba and Canberra by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$495 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Canberra. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.
Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Canberra. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Yamba and Canberra. 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 Yamba to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$255 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Canberra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly + 2 similar | 4h 30m | A$495($330) | once daily | 825km (513 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | A$255($170) | once daily | 960km (597 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 5h 30m | A$460($310) | once daily | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 25m | A$165($110) | once daily | 997km (620 miles) |
| Bus via Sydney | 14h 50m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,018km (632 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15h 15m | A$135($90) | 4 times a day | 1,045km (649 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train | 15h 55m | A$125($85) | 4 times a day | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | A$175($115) | on demand | 921km (572 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Canberra
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Link Airways
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Canberra
The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Canberra
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Canberra
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Canberra