How to travel from Nelson Bay to Orange, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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 OrangeNelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Orange (OAG).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$345($230)
Operated by

FlyPelican

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B then George St Opp Hornsby Station and then to Orange.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$77($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Orange

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nelson Bay to Orange

Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Orange

Transport options from Nelson Bay to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 35m
A$345($230)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Plane and Train6h 30m
A$195($130)
twice daily513km (319 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 10m
A$255($170)
hourly450km (280 miles)
Bus
8h 5m
A$77($52)
once daily468km (291 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
A$58($39)
twice daily528km (328 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train8h 40m
A$40($27)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
A$80($54)
on demand425km (264 miles)

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Airports near Orange

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange