The distance between Perth and Nelson Bay is around 3,528km (2,192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL).
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Take the train to Sydney Central 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 Perth to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$605 ($405) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$830 ($555).
The distance between Perth and Nelson Bay is around 3,528km (2,192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,393km (2,108 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Perth and Nelson Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$830 ($555).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$605 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Yes you can fly from Perth and Nelson Bay. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Perth to Nelson Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Perth to Nelson Bay typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).
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 Perth and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 3,969km (2,466 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Nelson Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$830 ($555).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 6h 15m | A$830($555) | hourly | 3,590km (2,231 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 50m | A$605($405) | hourly | 3,528km (2,192 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3 days 7h | A$840($565) | once a week | 4,177km (2,595 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | A$750($505) | on demand | 3,969km (2,466 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.