How to travel from Shoal Bay to Orange, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Orange (OAG).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$345($230)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B then George St Opp Hornsby Station and then to Orange.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$77($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance429km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Orange

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Shoal Bay to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
A$345($230)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
A$255($170)
hourly454km (282 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 40m
A$195($130)
twice daily517km (321 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
A$77($52)
once daily472km (293 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
A$58($39)
twice daily532km (330 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train8h 50m
A$40($27)
every 4 hours485km (301 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
A$82($55)
on demand429km (267 miles)

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Airports near Orange

The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange