The distance between Shoal Bay and Orange is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Orange 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 Orange → Shoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Orange (OAG).
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Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B then George St Opp Hornsby Station and then to Orange.
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.
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There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Orange by bus, train, 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 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$345 ($230).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Orange is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (182 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Shoal Bay and Orange by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Orange is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$345 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Orange, 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 Shoal Bay and Orange. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Orange. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station and Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Orange. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Orange. We recommend that you take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shoal Bay and Orange. The distance is around 429km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Orange is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$58 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 45m | A$345($230) | hourly | 399km (248 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | A$255($170) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | A$77($52) | once daily | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 20m | A$58($39) | twice daily | 532km (330 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 8h 50m | A$40($27) | every 4 hours | 485km (301 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | A$82($55) | on demand | 429km (267 miles) |
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The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.