How to travel from Swan Hill to Nelson Bay, Australia
The distance between Swan Hill and Nelson Bay is around 1,056km (656 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Nelson Bay by train, plane, bus 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 → Swan Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$405($275)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Donald St Before Stockton St.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$130($88)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Albury and then to Sydney then take the train to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$165($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Nelson Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Nelson Bay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$125 ($85) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($275).
The distance between Swan Hill and Nelson Bay is around 1,056km (656 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 843km (524 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Swan Hill and Nelson Bay by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Nelson Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$405 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Nelson Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Nelson Bay. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Nelson Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Nelson Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Nelson Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 7h 25m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Swan Hill and Nelson Bay. The distance is around 1,056km (656 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Nelson Bay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around A$440 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Nelson Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 50m | A$405($275) | 4 times a week | 1,566km (973 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 25m | A$440($295) | twice daily | 1,243km (773 miles) |
| Train to Bendigo, plane and bus | 9h 15m | A$445($300) | twice daily | 1,127km (700 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 40m | A$600($405) | 4 times a week | 1,309km (813 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 10h 50m | A$320($215) | twice daily | 1,311km (814 miles) |
Bus | 17h 35m | A$130($88) | 4 times a week | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 17h 45m | A$165($110) | once daily | 1,258km (781 miles) |
| Bus to Albury, train | 18hrs | A$125($85) | once daily | 1,272km (790 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 19h 60m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,514km (941 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | A$200($135) | on demand | 1,056km (656 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swan Hill and Nelson Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Firefly Express
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