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How to get fromBrisbane to Nelson Bayby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    4h 5m
    $111–369

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    14h 4m
    $69–241

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    17h 20m
    $138–305

  4. Drive 771.9 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Nelson Baycar car 771.9 km
    8h 14m
    $137–198

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    5h 49m
    $90–496

  6. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    17h 51m
    $128–176

Brisbane to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Brisbane to Donald St Before Stockton St via Customs House, Watt St, Hunter St Opp Cooper St, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 17h 20m.

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