How to travel from Newcastle to Nelson Bay, Australia
The distance between Newcastle and Nelson Bay is around 59km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nelson Bay → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Government Rd Before Church St.
- Duration1h 20m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical costA$4($3)
Port Stephens Coaches
Taxi
Take a taxi to Nelson Bay.
- Duration51min
- Departson demand
- Typical costA$180($120)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Nelson Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Nelson Bay by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$4 ($3) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$180 ($120).
The distance between Newcastle and Nelson Bay is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (25 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Newcastle and Nelson Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx A$180 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$4 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Nelson Bay. instead which will take 51min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle and Nelson Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.
Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Newcastle and Nelson Bay. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Government Rd Before Church St. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Nelson Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nelson Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Newcastle and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 59km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around A$4 ($3).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Nelson Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 20m | A$4($3) | every 30 mins | 67km (42 miles) |
Taxi | 51min | A$180($120) | on demand | 59km (37 miles) |
Drive | 51min | A$12($8) | on demand | 59km (37 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle and Nelson Bay
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Airports near Nelson Bay
The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nelson Bay
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Nelson Bay
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 162km (101 miles) from Nelson Bay