How to Travel from
Merimbula to Nelson Bay
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Merimbula, Australia → Nelson Bay, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Merimbula to Nelson Bay
Composite routes from Merimbula to Nelson Bay
Cheapest
8 h 3 min
Car
651 km.
from $35
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane
Other
13 h 30 min
Bus, Train
505 km.
from $27.99
14 h 27 min
Bus, Train
505 km.
from $51.78
8 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $135.13
15 h 14 min
504 km.
from $105.75
7 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $201.87
11 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $164.26
10 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $175.11
Route Navigator Merimbula - Nelson Bay
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Continue onto Otway Close
Otway Close, 67 м
67 м
Turn right onto Tantawangalo Street
Tantawangalo Street, 1 km 542 м
1 km 542 м
Turn sharp left onto Monaro Street
Monaro Street, 1 km 608 м
1 km 608 м
Turn left onto Merimbula Drive
Merimbula Drive, 3 km 186 м
3 km 186 м
Continue onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 27 km 190 м
27 km 190 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 74 km 915 м
74 km 915 м
Turn left onto Davison Street
Davison Street, 182 м
182 м
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
Riverside Drive, 1 km 633 м
1 km 633 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverside Drive
Riverside Drive, 136 м
136 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Riverside Drive
Riverside Drive, 1 km 631 м
1 km 631 м
Turn left onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 12 km 948 м
12 km 948 м
Keep right onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 28 km 131 м
28 km 131 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 399 м
399 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Campbell Street
Campbell Street, 221 м
221 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Vulcan Street
Vulcan Street, 24 km 251 м
24 km 251 м
Continue onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 4 km 980 м
4 km 980 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 46 km 677 м
46 km 677 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 354 м
354 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 1 km 580 м
1 km 580 м
Keep left onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 3 km 395 м
3 km 395 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 222 м
222 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 2 km 647 м
2 km 647 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 100 м
100 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 58 km 41 м
58 km 41 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 1 km 283 м
1 km 283 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 441 м
441 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 1 km 721 м
1 km 721 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 470 м
470 м
Turn slight left onto Hollands Road
Hollands Road, 4 km 482 м
4 km 482 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 1 km 94 м
1 km 94 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 436 м
436 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 32 km 495 м
32 km 495 м
Continue onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 14 km 543 м
14 km 543 м
Keep left and take B65 toward Shell Cove, Shellharbour Village, Killalea State Park
Shell Cove, Shellharbour Village, Killalea State Park, B65, 1 km 664 м
1 km 664 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shellharbour Road
Shellharbour Road, 192 м
192 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Shellharbour Road
Shellharbour Road, 324 м
324 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Shellharbour Road
Shellharbour Road, 1 km 537 м
1 km 537 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shellharbour Road
Shellharbour Road, 10 km 615 м
10 km 615 м
Continue onto Primbee Deviation
Primbee Deviation, 6 km 198 м
6 km 198 м
Keep right onto Springhill Road
Springhill Road, 2 km 175 м
2 km 175 м
Keep left onto Masters Road
Masters Road, 1 km 283 м
1 km 283 м
Keep right
48 km 101 м
48 km 101 м
Keep left onto Heathcote Road and take A6 toward Menai, Liverpool
Heathcote Road, Menai, Liverpool, A6, 5 km 380 м
5 km 380 м
Keep right onto New Illawarra Road
New Illawarra Road, 15 km 202 м
15 km 202 м
Keep right onto M5 Motorway Onramp
M5 Motorway Onramp, 243 м
243 м
Turn left onto Fairford Road Offramp
Fairford Road Offramp, 17 km 566 м
17 km 566 м
Keep left
115 м
115 м
Turn right onto Quarry Road
Quarry Road, 352 м
352 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Quarry Road
Quarry Road, 400 м
400 м
Turn left onto Yates Avenue
Yates Avenue, 306 м
306 м
Turn right onto Evans Road
Evans Road, 1 km 234 м
1 km 234 м
Turn sharp right onto Pennant Hills Road
Pennant Hills Road, 3 km 52 м
3 km 52 м
Keep left onto NorthConnex Onramp
NorthConnex Onramp, 135 km 696 м
135 km 696 м
Turn right onto John Renshaw Drive and drive toward Newcastle, Brisbane
John Renshaw Drive, Newcastle, Brisbane, 5 km 269 м
5 km 269 м
Keep left onto Pacific Highway and take A1 toward Raymond Terrace, Taree, Brisbane
Pacific Highway, Raymond Terrace, Taree, Brisbane, A1, 2 km 672 м
2 km 672 м
Keep right onto Tomago Road and drive toward Williamtown, Nelson Bay
Tomago Road, Williamtown, Nelson Bay, 1 km 730 м
1 km 730 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tomago Road
Tomago Road, 14 km 436 м
14 km 436 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nelson Bay Road
Nelson Bay Road, 1 km 321 м
1 km 321 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road
Nelson Bay Road, 6 km 712 м
6 km 712 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Nelson Bay Road
Nelson Bay Road, 1 km 831 м
1 km 831 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road
Nelson Bay Road, 2 km 447 м
2 km 447 м
Turn left onto Marsh Road
Marsh Road, 8 km 890 м
8 km 890 м
Turn sharp left onto Nelson Bay Road
Nelson Bay Road, 5 km 937 м
5 km 937 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road
Nelson Bay Road, 1 km 852 м
1 km 852 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nelson Bay Road
Nelson Bay Road, 6 km 585 м
6 km 585 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road
Nelson Bay Road, 3 km 888 м
3 km 888 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Church Street
Church Street, 428 м
428 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Government Road
Government Road, 360 м
360 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Parade
Victoria Parade, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.32–$13.90
Train from Central Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.93–$8.85
Train from Central Station to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.93–$8.85
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$12.64
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$13.90
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.28–$40.44
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Merimbula to Central
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$58.13
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.48–$29.07
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Apex
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.48–$30.33
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:
$2.91–$4.04
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.91–$4.04
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.65–$391.77
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.29–$695.07
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.93–$568.70
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.65–$391.77
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.29–$695.07
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:
$139.01–$290.67
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$505.51
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.01–$492.87
Plane from Moruya Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.10–$391.77
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:
$139.01–$290.67
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:
$126.38–$341.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?
The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $11.96 - $33.70 and takes 13h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?
The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $141.30 - $597.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Nelson Bay?
No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Merimbula 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 15h 14m.
How far is it from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?
The distance between Merimbula and Nelson Bay is 802 km. The road distance is 649.1 km.
How do I travel from Merimbula to Nelson Bay without a car?
The best way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay without a car is to bus and train via Canberra which takes 13h 30m and costs $11.96 - $33.70 .
How long does it take to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?
It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Merimbula to Nelson Bay bus from?
Merimbula to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Merimbula station.
Bus or fly from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?
The best way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay is to bus which takes 15h 14m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $141.30 - $597.83 and takes 7h 1m.
Where does the Merimbula to Nelson Bay bus arrive?
Merimbula to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
What is the time difference between Merimbula and Nelson Bay?
It is currently 03:00 at both, Merimbula and Nelson Bay.
Can I drive from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?
Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Nelson Bay is 649 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Merimbula to Nelson Bay.
Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?
There are 1376+ hotels available in Nelson Bay. Prices start at $92.33 per night.
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