What is the cheapest way to get from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay is to train and bus which costs $17 - $25 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Rockdale (Station) and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockdale (Station) station to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Rockdale Station, Railway St, Stand F and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Rockdale (Station) and Nelson Bay is 240 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.

How do I travel from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay bus from?

Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where does the Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Can I drive from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
5h 9m
$18–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
6h 31m
$18–27
Drive 215.8 km
1. Drive from Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Baycar 215.8 km
2h 38m
$39–56

Rockdale (Station) to Nelson Bay by train and bus

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.4 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Rockdale (Station), NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Rockdale Station, Railway St, Stand F to Donald St Before Stockton St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 6h 31m.

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