How to travel from Nelson Bay to Healesville, Australia

The distance between Nelson Bay and Healesville is around 968km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Healesville 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 HealesvilleNelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale then take the bus to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$86($58)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Lilydale.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
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Drive

Drive to Healesville.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,028km (639 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Healesville

There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$86 ($58) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).

The distance between Nelson Bay and Healesville is around 968km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (505 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Nelson Bay and Healesville by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Healesville is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale then take the bus to Maroondah Hwy/Green St. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Healesville. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Healesville. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nelson Bay to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale then take the bus to Maroondah Hwy/Green St. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Healesville. The distance is around 1,028km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Healesville is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$405 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Healesville

Transport options from Nelson Bay to Healesville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
A$405($270)
hourly968km (602 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 50m
A$280($190)
hourly1,035km (643 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
A$86($58)
4 times a week1,142km (709 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
16h 25m
A$105($71)
once daily1,237km (769 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train16h 25m
A$105($71)
once daily1,240km (770 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train17h 40m
A$170($115)
once daily1,236km (768 miles)
Drive
11hrs
A$195($130)
on demand1,028km (639 miles)

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Airports near Healesville

The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Healesville
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Healesville
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Healesville