How to travel from Nelson Bay to Mooloolaba, Australia

The distance between Nelson Bay and Mooloolaba is around 786km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

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

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1 then take the bus to Mooloolaba Esp at Meta Street.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$125($85)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance873km (542 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Mooloolaba

There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($75) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).

The distance between Nelson Bay and Mooloolaba is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Nelson Bay and Mooloolaba by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Mooloolaba is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1 then take the bus to Mooloolaba Esp at Meta Street. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Mooloolaba. Buses run once a week and take around 14h 30m 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 Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1 then take the bus to Mooloolaba Esp at Meta Street. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) 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 Mooloolaba. The distance is around 873km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Mooloolaba is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

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Transport options from Nelson Bay to Mooloolaba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 2 similar
4hrs
A$215($145)
hourly786km (488 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6hrs
A$280($185)
every 2 hours1,086km (675 miles)
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane7h 30m
A$240($165)
hourly1,118km (695 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
A$110($75)
once a week956km (594 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 35m
A$125($85)
once daily991km (615 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train19h 10m
A$120($81)
once daily1,082km (672 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
A$165($110)
on demand873km (542 miles)

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Airports near Mooloolaba

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba