There are 8 ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Nowra by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Nowrabus Pm2
12h 55m$106–228Train
cheapest- Take the train from Macksville Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
13h 15m$54–245Drive 627 km
- Drive from Nambucca Heads to Nowracar 627 km
7h 2m$115–167Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
7h 51m$225–427Bus, train
- Take the bus from Winifred St At Cooper St to Smith St After Savages Lanebus 468
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
15h 19m$85–144Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Port Macquariebus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PQQ - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
8h 55m$238–392Bus to Armidale, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
10h 36m$310–604Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CFS - CBR
- Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Plbus
10h 29m$390–926
Nambucca Heads to Nowra by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Nowra is to train which costs $50 - $250 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Nowra is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambucca Heads to Nowra. However, there are services departing from Nambucca Heads and arriving at Nowra via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Nambucca Heads station to Nowra station. However, there are services departing from Macksville Station and arriving at Bomaderry Station via Central Station and Kiama Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Nowra is 680 km. The road distance is 627 km.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Nowra without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Nambucca Heads to Nowra, including transfers.
Nambucca Heads to Nowra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Nambucca Heads station.
Nambucca Heads to Nowra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Macksville Station.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Nowra is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $250 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia and Nowra, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nambucca Heads to Nowra via Central Station in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seaview St At Nelson St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St, Macksville Station, Central Station, Kiama Station, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–380
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–330
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,000
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Macksville Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $80–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Goulburn Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–25
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Macksville Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–60
- First Class
- $55–85
Train from Goulburn Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Goulburn Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–120
- Flexible
- $110–180
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Nowra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
Bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Winifred St At Cooper St to Smith St After Savages Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 2 4871 3211
- [email protected]
- Website
- Berrima Buslines
Bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Berrima Buslines
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Booking & Getting There
Nambucca Heads to Nowra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Nambucca Heads to Nowra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambucca Heads to Nowra is 627 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Nambucca Heads to Nowra.
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