How to travel from Griffith to Nelson Bay, Australia
The distance between Griffith and Nelson Bay is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Griffith 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 Bay → Griffith if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$305($205)
Regional Express
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Goulburn Station then Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$110($73)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Griffith and Nelson Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Griffith 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$82 ($55) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$305 ($205).
The distance between Griffith and Nelson Bay is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Griffith and Nelson Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Griffith to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx A$305 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Griffith and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Griffith and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Griffith and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Griffith and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Griffith (GFF) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Griffith to Nelson Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Griffith to Nelson Bay typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Griffith (GFF) 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 Griffith and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 754km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Griffith 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$215 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Griffith and Nelson Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 15m | A$305($205) | once daily | 661km (411 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | A$350($235) | 4 times a week | 704km (437 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6hrs | A$215($145) | once daily | 717km (445 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | A$275($185) | 4 times a week | 759km (472 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 35m | A$110($73) | 4 times a week | 878km (545 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 13h 20m | A$82($55) | 4 times a week | 866km (538 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | A$145($95) | on demand | 754km (469 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Griffith and Nelson Bay
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
FlyPelican
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Airports near Nelson Bay
The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nelson Bay
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Nelson Bay
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 162km (101 miles) from Nelson Bay