How to travel from Fremantle to Nelson Bay, Australia

The distance between Fremantle and Nelson Bay is around 3,547km (2,204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fremantle 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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$835($560)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration3 days 7h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$845($570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nelson Bay.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Distance3,990km (2,479 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fremantle and Nelson Bay

There are several options for getting from Fremantle to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$610 ($410) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$835 ($560).

The distance between Fremantle and Nelson Bay is around 3,547km (2,204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,401km (2,114 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Fremantle and Nelson Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fremantle to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$835 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Fremantle and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$610 ($410) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fremantle and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 6h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fremantle and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 6h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Fremantle and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Fremantle to Nelson Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Fremantle to Nelson Bay typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Perth (PER) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fremantle and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 3,990km (2,479 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fremantle to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$835 ($560).

How do I get from Fremantle to Nelson Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Fremantle and Nelson Bay

Transport options from Fremantle to Nelson Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 45m
A$835($560)
hourly3,609km (2,243 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus9h 20m
A$610($410)
hourly3,547km (2,204 miles)
Train and Bus
3 days 7h
A$845($570)
once a week4,196km (2,607 miles)
Drive
1 day 18h
A$755($505)
on demand3,990km (2,479 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