The distance between Nelson Bay and Orange is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Orange 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 Orange → Nelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Orange (OAG).
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Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B then George St Opp Hornsby Station and then to Orange.
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Orange by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$40 ($27) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$345 ($230).
The distance between Nelson Bay and Orange is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Nelson Bay and Orange by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Orange is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx A$345 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$40 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Orange. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Orange. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station and Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.
Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Orange. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Orange. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelson Bay to Orange typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).
The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nelson Bay and Orange. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Orange is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around A$58 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 35m | A$345($230) | hourly | 394km (245 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 30m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 513km (319 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 10m | A$255($170) | hourly | 450km (280 miles) |
Bus | 8h 5m | A$77($52) | once daily | 468km (291 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 15m | A$58($39) | twice daily | 528km (328 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 8h 40m | A$40($27) | every 4 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | A$80($54) | on demand | 425km (264 miles) |
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The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.