How to travel from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Nelson BayBatemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$370($250)
Operated by

Regional Express

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$65($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nelson Bay.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance473km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$55 ($37) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$370 ($250).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx A$370 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$55 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Tudor St After Parry St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) 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 Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 473km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around A$65 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Nelson Bay

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Nelson Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
A$370($250)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 40m
A$280($185)
hourly505km (314 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 55m
A$200($135)
once daily450km (279 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
A$79($53)
once daily514km (320 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
A$65($44)
once daily503km (313 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train9h 40m
A$55($37)
once daily512km (318 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
A$90($61)
on demand473km (294 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