What is the cheapest way to get from Old Bar to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Old Bar to Nelson Bay is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Bar to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Old Bar to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Old Bar and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Bar to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Old Bar Rd Opp Sheppard St and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Manning Mall, Manning St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Old Bar to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Old Bar and Nelson Bay is 284 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.

How do I travel from Old Bar to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Old Bar to Nelson Bay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $22 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Old Bar to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Old Bar to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Bar to Nelson Bay bus from?

Old Bar to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Manning Mall, Manning St station.

Where does the Old Bar to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Old Bar to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.

Can I drive from Old Bar to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Bar to Nelson Bay is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Old Bar to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1388+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Old Bar to Nelson Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Old Bar to Nelson Bay by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Take the bus from Manning Mall, Manning St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 136
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
6h 9m
$22–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
6h 22m
$31–163
Drive 179.9 km
1. Drive from Old Bar to Nelson Baycar 179.9 km
2h 4m
$33–47
Bus via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Taree to Newcastlebus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
6h 24m
$39–73

Old Bar to Nelson Bay by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 9mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.3 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Old Bar Rd Opp Sheppard St to Donald St Before Stockton St via Taree Central, Manning St, Manning Mall, Manning St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 6h 9m.

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