The distance between Orange and Nelson Bay is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Orange to Nelson Bay by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nelson Bay → Orange if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Newcastle (NTL).
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Take the bus to Strathfield Station Everton Rd then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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There are several options for getting from Orange to Nelson Bay by train, bus, 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 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$80 ($54).
The distance between Orange and Nelson Bay is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Orange and Nelson Bay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orange to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$80 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Nelson Bay, 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 Orange and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you drive to Nelson Bay. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orange and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathfield Station Everton Rd, Hornsby Station George St and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Australia Wide Coaches, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Orange and Nelson Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Orange and Nelson Bay. 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 Orange to Nelson Bay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around A$58 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 35m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 513km (319 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 6hrs | A$215($145) | once daily | 480km (298 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 55m | A$210($140) | every 4 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | A$260($175) | twice a week | 653km (406 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | A$77($52) | once daily | 470km (292 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 35m | A$58($39) | twice daily | 528km (328 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 5m | A$40($27) | every 4 hours | 477km (296 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | A$80($54) | on demand | 425km (264 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.