The distance between Gladstone and Nelson Bay is around 1,097km (682 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gladstone 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 Gladstone (GLT) to Newcastle (NTL).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Brisbane then Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Broadmeadow Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$845 ($565).
The distance between Gladstone and Nelson Bay is around 1,097km (682 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 991km (616 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Gladstone and Nelson Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$845 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gladstone and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gladstone and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gladstone to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Tudor St After Parry St. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24hrs.
Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Gladstone and Nelson Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 24hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Gladstone to Nelson Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gladstone to Nelson Bay typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gladstone and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 1,285km (798 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$845 ($565).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 25m | A$845($565) | hourly | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Bus | 24hrs | A$200($135) | once a week | 1,570km (975 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 19h 40m | A$170($115) | twice daily | 1,409km (876 miles) |
Train to Miriam Vale, bus | 1 day 3h | A$190($125) | once daily | 1,674km (1,040 miles) |
Drive | 15hrs | A$240($165) | on demand | 1,285km (798 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.