How to travel from Nelson Bay to Narooma, Australia
The distance between Nelson Bay and Narooma is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Narooma by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Narooma → Nelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Moruya (MYA).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costA$395($265)
FlyPelican
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 and then to Narooma.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$95($63)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train
Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station and then to Moss Vale Station then take the bus to Nowra Bus Terminal Stewart Pl and then to Wagonga St After Montague St.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$82($55)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Narooma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Narooma by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$61 ($41) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$395 ($265).
The distance between Nelson Bay and Narooma is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Nelson Bay and Narooma by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Narooma is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$395 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Narooma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$61 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Narooma. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Narooma. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Narooma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Narooma. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Narooma. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Moruya (MYA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Narooma. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelson Bay to Narooma typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Moruya (MYA).
The closest major airport to Narooma is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Narooma. Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Narooma. The distance is around 543km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Narooma is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around A$70 ($47).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Narooma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3hrs | A$395($265) | once daily | 470km (292 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 35m | A$245($165) | once daily | 525km (326 miles) |
| Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane | 7h 15m | A$300($200) | once daily | 719km (447 miles) |
| Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane | 9h 55m | A$320($215) | once daily | 733km (456 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | A$95($63) | 4 times a week | 576km (358 miles) |
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train + 2 similar | 10h 35m | A$82($55) | once daily | 614km (381 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 10h 50m | A$70($47) | once daily | 572km (356 miles) |
| Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 11h 20m | A$61($41) | once daily | 577km (359 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | A$105($69) | on demand | 543km (337 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nelson Bay and Narooma
Airlines
Link Airways
FlyPelican
Regional Express
Qantas
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
Berrima Buslines
Murrays Coaches
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Narooma
The following major airports near Narooma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Narooma
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Narooma
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Narooma