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How to get fromNelson’s Bay to Sydneyby bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson’s Bay to Sydney by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to George Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to George Railway Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane GRJ - SYD
    19h 59m
    $853–2,768

  2. Bus to Port Elizabeth, fly to Sydney International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to Port Elizabeth Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PLZ - SYD
    21h 30m
    $735–2,551

  3. Bus to George Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to George Railway Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane GRJ - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    25h 31m
    $1,094–3,541

  4. Bus to East London, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to East London Windmillbus bus
    2. Fly from East London (ELS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ELS - SYD
    25h 48m
    $1,042–3,478

  5. Bus to George Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Plettenburg Bay to George Railway Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane GRJ - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    27h 54m
    $1,065–3,584

George Airport (GRJ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$829Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,885.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 59m

What companies run services between Nelson’s Bay, South Africa and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Nelson’s Bay to Sydney. However, you can take the taxi to Plettenburg Bay, take the bus to George Railway Stn, take the taxi to George Airport (GRJ) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Plettenburg Bay, take the bus to Port Elizabeth Station, take the taxi to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station.

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