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How to get fromGrafton to Nelson Bayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Grafton to Nelson Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    9h 24m
    $51–204

  2. Bus via Bligh St At Charles Lane

    1. Take the bus from Grafton City South to Newcastlebus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    10h 16m
    $75–113

  3. Drive 471.4 km

    1. Drive from Grafton to Nelson Baycar car 471.4 km
    5h 8m
    $84–121

  4. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grafton to Bilingabus bus
    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
    7h 56m
    $120–527

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grafton to Newcastlebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    10h 46m
    $71–115

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    8h 19m
    $137–540

Grafton to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Fitzroy St After Prince St to Donald St Before Stockton St via Bligh St At Charles Lane, Grafton City South, Newcastle, Customs House, Watt St, Hunter St Opp Cooper St, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 10h 16m.

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