How to travel from Adelaide to Nelson Bay, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Nelson Bay is around 1,409km (875 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
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Drive

Drive to Nelson Bay.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Distance1,557km (967 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Nelson Bay

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).

The distance between Adelaide and Nelson Bay is around 1,409km (875 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,274km (792 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Adelaide and Nelson Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Nelson Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. instead which will take 6h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Adelaide and Nelson Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. instead which will take 6h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nelson Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nelson Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Adelaide and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 1,557km (967 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Nelson Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Nelson Bay

Transport options from Adelaide to Nelson Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
6h 35m
A$410($275)
hourly1,409km (875 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
A$200($135)
4 times a week1,690km (1,050 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
A$395($265)
once a week1,914km (1,190 miles)
Drive
16h 50m
A$295($200)
on demand1,557km (967 miles)

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Airports near Nelson Bay

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Nelson Bay
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Nelson Bay
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Nelson Bay