The distance between Brisbane and Nelson Bay is around 670km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Brisbane to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train 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 from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL).
Take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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Take the train to Broadmeadow Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$90 ($61) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$200 ($135).
The distance between Brisbane and Nelson Bay is around 670km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 590km (367 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Brisbane and Nelson Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx A$200 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$90 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Tudor St After Parry St. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.
NSW TrainLink, Port Stephens Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Brisbane and Nelson Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Brisbane and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Brisbane and Nelson Bay with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly between Brisbane and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Brisbane to Nelson Bay typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brisbane and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 771km (479 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 Brisbane to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around A$200 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 30m | A$200($135) | hourly | 670km (416 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 10m | A$90($61) | once a week | 859km (534 miles) |
Bus via Newcastle | 14h 50m | A$140($95) | once daily | 928km (577 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 15m | A$105($71) | twice daily | 894km (556 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | A$145($100) | on demand | 771km (479 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.