How to travel from Cygnet to Nelson Bay, Australia

The distance between Cygnet and Nelson Bay is around 1,354km (841 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cygnet to Nelson Bay by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$390($265)
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2 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Nelson Bay.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$560($375)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cygnet and Nelson Bay

There are several options for getting from Cygnet to Nelson Bay by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$285 ($195) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$390 ($265).

The distance between Cygnet and Nelson Bay is around 1,354km (841 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,242km (772 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Cygnet and Nelson Bay by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Cygnet to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$390 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Cygnet and Nelson Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$285 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cygnet and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cygnet and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cygnet to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 15m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cygnet to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cygnet to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$390 ($265).

How do I get from Cygnet to Nelson Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Cygnet and Nelson Bay

Transport options from Cygnet to Nelson Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 15m
A$390($265)
twice daily1,569km (975 miles)
Bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral, plane7h 10m
A$585($395)
twice daily1,597km (993 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 45m
A$285($195)
twice daily1,354km (841 miles)
Car and Ferry
24h 40m
A$560($375)
twice daily1,823km (1,132 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