How to travel from Daylesford to Nelson Bay, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Nelson Bay is around 988km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Daylesford to Nelson Bay by bus, plane, 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 BayDaylesford if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($67)
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Train to Southern Cross, bus

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
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Drive

Drive to Nelson Bay.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,077km (669 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Nelson Bay

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Nelson Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($67) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).

The distance between Daylesford and Nelson Bay is around 988km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 891km (553 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Daylesford and Nelson Bay by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Woodend, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Daylesford and Nelson Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Daylesford and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 1,077km (669 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Nelson Bay

Transport options from Daylesford to Nelson Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
A$410($275)
5 times a week988km (614 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 40m
A$290($195)
5 times a week1,055km (656 miles)
Bus
17h 10m
A$100($67)
4 times a week1,216km (756 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus + 2 similar
17h 10m
A$110($75)
5 times a week1,283km (797 miles)
Train and Bus17h 15m
A$110($75)
5 times a week1,281km (796 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus18hrs
A$180($120)
5 times a week1,279km (795 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
A$205($135)
on demand1,077km (669 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