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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CBR - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    3h 41m
    $246–340

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Government Rd Before Church Stbus bus 130 / ...
    8h 36m
    $43–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    7h 37m
    $50–77

  4. Drive 466.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Nelson Baycar car 466.4 km
    5h 13m
    $83–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    8h 35m
    $72–129

  6. Bus via St Ives

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    8h 37m
    $48–80

Canberra to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 421.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Donald St Before Stockton St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 8h 35m.

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