How to travel from Nelson Bay to Esperance, Australia
The distance between Nelson Bay and Esperance is around 3,454km (2,146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Esperance by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Esperance → Nelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Esperance (EPR).
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time7hrs
- Typical costA$1,990($1,340)
Qantas
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.
- Duration3 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$895($605)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Esperance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Esperance by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$895 ($605) and will take around 3 days 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,990 ($1,340).
The distance between Nelson Bay and Esperance is around 3,454km (2,146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,804km (1,743 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Nelson Bay and Esperance by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Esperance is to fly which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,990 ($1,340).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$895 ($605) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nelson Bay and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Esperance. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Esperance (EPR) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 7hrs.
There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Esperance. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelson Bay to Esperance typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Esperance (EPR).
The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Nelson Bay and Esperance. The distance is around 3,454km (2,146 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Esperance is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around A$1,990 ($1,340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Esperance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 8h 15m | A$1,990($1,340) | hourly | 4,009km (2,491 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 50m | A$1,200($805) | hourly | 4,115km (2,557 miles) |
| Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane | 15h 5m | A$1,565($1,055) | 3 times a week | 4,447km (2,764 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 17h | A$895($605) | once a week | 4,916km (3,054 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | A$655($440) | on demand | 3,454km (2,146 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nelson Bay and Esperance
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Transwa
Airports near Esperance
The following major airports near Esperance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Esperance Airport (EPR)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Esperance
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
- Distance
- 344km (214 miles) from Esperance
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 594km (369 miles) from Esperance