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.
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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Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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Take the bus to Sydney then Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | A$270($180) | every 4 hours | 613km (381 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 20m | A$255($170) | once daily | 680km (422 miles) |
Bus | 13h 55m | A$95($63) | once daily | 738km (459 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12h 40m | A$89($60) | twice daily | 829km (515 miles) |
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 13h 50m | A$89($60) | once daily | 736km (457 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | A$130($86) | on demand | 670km (416 miles) |
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Transport for NSW
The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.