The distance between Port Augusta and Nelson Bay is around 1,584km (984 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Nelson Bay by bus, plane, train 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 → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Newcastle (NTL).
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Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
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Take the bus to Adelaide then 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 Port Augusta to Nelson Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$265 ($180) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).
The distance between Port Augusta and Nelson Bay is around 1,584km (984 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,346km (836 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Port Augusta and Nelson Bay by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$265 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Nelson Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Augusta and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 1,584km (984 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 40m | A$585($395) | twice daily | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Bus to Adelaide, Fly | 7h 30m | A$625($420) | twice daily | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 8hrs | A$525($355) | twice daily | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | A$265($180) | 4 times a week | 2,016km (1,253 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 13h | A$470($315) | once a week | 2,244km (1,394 miles) |
Drive | 17h 20m | A$300($200) | on demand | 1,584km (984 miles) |
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Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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Regional Express
Virgin Australia
The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.