How to travel from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads by plane, 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 Nambucca HeadsBatemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station and then to Nambucca Heads Station.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$130($86)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance751km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$105 ($72) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$400 ($270).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$400 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Nambucca Heads. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and and arrive into Coffs Harbour (CFS).

The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 751km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$415 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
A$415($280)
every 4 hours767km (477 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 55m
A$400($270)
once daily710km (441 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
A$135($90)
once daily808km (502 miles)
Bus and Train + 3 similar
12h 50m
A$130($86)
once daily840km (522 miles)
Bus to Bomaderry Station, train13h 35m
A$115($78)
once daily877km (545 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train14h 50m
A$105($72)
once daily890km (553 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train16hrs
A$110($74)
twice a week878km (546 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
A$145($95)
on demand751km (467 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads