The distance between Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay is around 3km (2 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Nelson Bay by bus, taxi and walk. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nelson Bay → Shoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Magnus St Before Donald St.
Port Stephens Coaches
Walk to Nelson Bay.
Multiple walk operators
Take a taxi to Nelson Bay.
Nelson Bay Taxis
There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Nelson Bay by bus, taxi and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 47min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$16 ($11).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay is around 3km (2 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3km (2 miles)
It takes around 6min to get from Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay by bus.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Nelson Bay is to take a taxi which takes around 5min and will set you back approx A$16 ($11).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay is to walk which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Nelson Bay. instead which will take 5min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 6min and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 6min.
Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 6min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Magnus St Before Donald St. instead which will take 6min.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Shoal Bay to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Magnus St Before Donald St. instead which will take 6min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Nelson Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6min and will usually cost around A$3 ($2).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 6min | A$3($2) | every 10 mins | 3km (2 miles) |
Walk | 47min | on demand | 4km (2 miles) | |
Taxi | 5min | A$16($11) | on demand | 4km (2 miles) |
Port Stephens Coaches
The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.