How to travel from Eden to Nelson Bay, Australia

The distance between Eden and Nelson Bay is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Eden to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$270($180)
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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$95($63)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
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Drive

Drive to Nelson Bay.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance670km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eden and Nelson Bay

There are several options for getting from Eden to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$89 ($60) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$270 ($180).

The distance between Eden and Nelson Bay is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Eden and Nelson Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eden to Nelson Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$270 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Eden and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$89 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Eden and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eden and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eden 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 13h 55m.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Eden and Nelson Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eden to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Eden and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 670km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eden to Nelson Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$270 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eden and Nelson Bay

Transport options from Eden to Nelson Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
A$270($180)
every 4 hours613km (381 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 20m
A$255($170)
once daily680km (422 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
A$95($63)
once daily738km (459 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12h 40m
A$89($60)
twice daily829km (515 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train13h 50m
A$89($60)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
A$130($86)
on demand670km (416 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