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How to get fromNelson Bay to Darwinby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson Bay to Darwin by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane NTL - DRW
    8h 34m
    $439–1,000

  2. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    10h 45m
    $349–937

  3. Bus, train via Alice Springs

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gosford Station, Showground Rdbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    3d 6h
    $839–5,729

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 15h
    $3,532–7,757

  5. Drive  3,912.6 km

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Darwincar car 3,912.6 km
    40h 18m
    $715–1,033

Nelson Bay to Darwin by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$839Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,167 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson Bay to Darwin. However, you can take the bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then take the taxi to Darwin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Darwin via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, Gosford Station, Showground Rd, Gosford Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 3d 6h.

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