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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Bayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    2h 49m
    $101–324

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    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 / ...
    16h 40m
    $85–265

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    17h 38m
    $137–337

  4. Drive 1,033.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Baycar car 1,033.7 km
    11h 3m
    $183–265

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    19h 26m
    $182–283

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Bay by bus and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Donald St Before Stockton St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Melbourne, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 19h 26m.

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