How to travel from Alice Springs to Nelson Bay, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Nelson Bay is around 2,273km (1,412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs (ASP) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$715($480)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$860($580)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Nelson Bay.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,809km (1,745 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Nelson Bay

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$435 ($295) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$715 ($480).

The distance between Alice Springs and Nelson Bay is around 2,273km (1,412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,047km (1,272 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Alice Springs and Nelson Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$715 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$435 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, 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 20h.

Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Nelson Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Nelson Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Nelson Bay typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) 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 Alice Springs and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 2,809km (1,745 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$715 ($480).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Nelson Bay

Transport options from Alice Springs to Nelson Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 15m
A$715($480)
hourly2,636km (1,638 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 25m
A$730($490)
hourly2,273km (1,412 miles)
Bus
1 day 20h
A$435($295)
4 times a week3,226km (2,005 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 7h
A$860($580)
once a week3,471km (2,157 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$530($355)
on demand2,809km (1,745 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