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How to get fromNelson Bay to Macksvilleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson Bay to Macksville by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Artsbus bus S551
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    7h 46m
    $36–191

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hexham to Macksvillebus bus Pm12
    8h 1m
    $53–81

  3. Drive 334.3 km

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Macksvillecar car 334.3 km
    3h 37m
    $60–86

  4. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Kempseybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Smith St After Savages Lane to Winifred St At Cooper Stbus bus 468
    9h 49m
    $51–82

Nelson Bay to Macksville by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Macksville via Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St and Hexham in around 8h 1m.

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