The distance between Noosa and Nelson Bay is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Noosa to Nelson Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL).
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Broadmeadow Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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There are several options for getting from Noosa to Nelson Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$120 ($81) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).
The distance between Noosa and Nelson Bay is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 716km (445 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Noosa and Nelson Bay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Noosa to Nelson Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$120 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Noosa and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Noosa Junction station stop B, Brisbane, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Tudor St After Parry St. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Noosa and Nelson Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Noosa to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Noosa and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 906km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa to Nelson Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 60m | A$215($145) | hourly | 810km (503 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 6hrs | A$310($210) | every 20 mins | 831km (516 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 7hrs | A$280($190) | hourly | 1,120km (696 miles) |
Bus to Nambour station, train and plane | 8h 45m | A$245($165) | hourly | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | A$120($81) | once a week | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 45m | A$135($90) | twice daily | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 50m | A$155($105) | once daily | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | A$170($115) | on demand | 906km (563 miles) |
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Byron Easy Bus
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Regional Express
The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.