How to travel from Parkes to Nelson Bay, Australia
The distance between Parkes and Nelson Bay is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Parkes to Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay → Parkes if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time40min
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then Newcastle and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$82($55)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$73($49)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Nelson Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parkes to Nelson Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$73 ($49) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).
The distance between Parkes and Nelson Bay is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Parkes and Nelson Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Nelson Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$73 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle and Hunter St Before Tudor St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Parkes and Nelson Bay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkes to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Parkes and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 545km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Nelson Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around A$82 ($55).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Nelson Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 8h 35m | A$210($140) | twice a week | 636km (395 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 40m | A$215($145) | once daily | 533km (331 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7hrs | A$235($155) | 6 times a week | 674km (419 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | A$275($185) | twice a week | 573km (356 miles) |
Bus | 8h 40m | A$82($55) | 3 times a week | 600km (373 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 35m | A$73($49) | twice a week | 651km (405 miles) |
| Train to Parramatta Station, bus | 11h 10m | A$79($53) | twice a week | 651km (404 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | A$105($70) | on demand | 545km (338 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parkes and Nelson Bay
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
FlyPelican
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Sid Foggs Coaches
Port Stephens Coaches
Train operators
Transport for NSW
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