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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Canberra to Nelson Bay

Composite routes from Canberra to Nelson Bay

Cheapest
5 h 14 min
Car
469 km.
from $25
Other
8 h 37 min
Train, Bus
396 km.
from $23.51
7 h 59 min
Bus, Train
396 km.
from $51.30
7 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
396 km.
from $153.28
8 h 54 min
396 km.
from $104.45

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.96–$8.90
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.36–$13.99

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$69.96
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.44–$40.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.62–$29.26

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.70–$57.24

Port Stephens Coaches

Phone:
+61 0(2) 4982 2940
Email:
info@pscoaches.com.au
Website:
pscoaches.com.au/
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$4.07
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Government
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$4.07
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$4.07

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$394.32

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$292.56
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$508.80

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$292.56

FlyPelican

Website:
flypelican.com.au/index.html
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$343.44

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable method of transportation for traveling from Canberra to Nelson Bay?

$14.05 - $26.82

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $127.69 - $229.85.

** Can I travel directly from Canberra to Nelson Bay using a bus?

** No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Central Station, Customs House, Watt St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8 hours and 54 minutes.

How many kilometers is it from Canberra to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Canberra and Nelson Bay is 422 kilometers. The road distance is 468.6 kilometers.

How can I get from Canberra to Nelson Bay using public transportation without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Nelson Bay using public transportation without a car is to take the bus and train which takes 7 hours and 59 minutes and costs $44.69 - $83.00.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Canberra to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Canberra to Nelson Bay bus from?

Murrays Coaches operates Canberra to Nelson Bay bus services from Canberra station.

What is the most efficient way to travel from Canberra to Nelson Bay?

The best way to get from Canberra to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $127.69 - $229.85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $63.85 - $121.31 and takes 8h 54m.

Canberra to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Canberra to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Can you drive from Canberra to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra and Nelson Bay is 469 kilometers. It takes approximately 5 hours and 13 minutes to drive from Canberra to Nelson Bay.

Where can I find accommodation options near Nelson Bay?

There are 1376+ hotels available in Nelson Bay. Prices start at $108.46 per night.
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