There are 4 ways to get from Nelson Bay to Bowral by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus 130 / ...
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Bowral Stationtrain 631 / ...
7h 19m$21–39Bus
- Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus 130 / ...
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus
8h 23m$49–88Drive 297.8 km
- Drive from Nelson Bay to Bowralcar 297.8 km
3h 33m$55–79Bus, train via Minto
- Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 130 / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
7h 20m$25–46
Nelson Bay to Bowral by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelson Bay to Bowral is to bus and train which costs $21 - $40 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson Bay to Bowral is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson Bay to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Donald St At Stockton St and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Newcastle and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Nelson Bay and Bowral is 355 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.
The best way to get from Nelson Bay to Bowral without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 19m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Nelson Bay to Bowral, including transfers.
Nelson Bay to Bowral bus services, operated by Port Stephens Coaches, depart from Donald St At Stockton St station.
Nelson Bay to Bowral bus services, operated by Port Stephens Coaches, arrive at Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Bay to Bowral is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Nelson Bay to Bowral.
There are 312+ hotels available in Bowral.
What companies run services between Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Newcastle, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- +61 0(2) 4982 2940
- [email protected]
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
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