The distance between Apollo Bay and Nelson Bay is around 1,225km (761 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Nelson Bay by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nelson Bay → Apollo Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Nelson Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($70) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$230 ($155).
The distance between Apollo Bay and Nelson Bay is around 1,225km (761 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,017km (632 miles)
It takes around 19h 20m to get from Apollo Bay and Nelson Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes around 13h 25m and will set you back approx A$230 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you drive to Nelson Bay. instead which will take 13h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.
Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Nelson Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. instead which will take 19h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Apollo Bay and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 1,225km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 19h 20m and will usually cost around A$115 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 19hrs | A$105($70) | once a week | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train + 2 similar | 19h 20m | A$115($76) | once daily | 1,366km (849 miles) |
Bus and Train | 19h 20m | A$115($76) | once daily | 1,364km (848 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train | 20h 10m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,362km (846 miles) |
Drive | 13h 25m | A$230($155) | on demand | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Firefly Express
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink XPT
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.