How to travel from Albury to Nelson Bay, Australia

The distance between Albury and Nelson Bay is around 694km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albury 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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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nelson Bay.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance735km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Nelson Bay

There are several options for getting from Albury to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Albury and Nelson Bay is around 694km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Albury and Nelson Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Albury and Nelson Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Nelson Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Nelson Bay typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).

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 Albury and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Nelson Bay

Transport options from Albury to Nelson Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
A$380($255)
hourly1,139km (708 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 50m
A$230($155)
hourly694km (432 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
A$79($53)
4 times a week765km (475 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 55m
A$110($75)
once daily852km (529 miles)
Train and Bus12hrs
A$74($50)
once daily864km (537 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
A$140($95)
on demand735km (457 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