How to travel from Strahan to Nelson Bay, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Nelson Bay is around 1,504km (935 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Strahan to Nelson Bay by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nelson Bay → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costA$310($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Nelson Bay.
- Duration23h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$540($365)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Nelson Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Nelson Bay by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 8hrs.
The distance between Strahan and Nelson Bay is around 1,504km (935 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,208km (751 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Strahan and Nelson Bay by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$310 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8hrs.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Strahan to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$310 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Nelson Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 8hrs | A$310($210) | 3 times a week | 1,504km (935 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 8h 25m | A$360($240) | 3 times a week | 1,577km (980 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 9h 50m | A$620($415) | 3 times a week | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 40m | A$540($365) | twice daily | 1,716km (1,067 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Nelson Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Nelson Bay
The following major airports near Nelson Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nelson Bay
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Nelson Bay
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 162km (101 miles) from Nelson Bay