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How to get fromRockhampton to Nelson Bayby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane ROK - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    4h 44m
    $242–540

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    23h 8m
    $152–2,567

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    26h 13m
    $171–256

  4. Drive  1,272.6 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Nelson Baycar car 1,272.6 km
    15h 27m
    $230–332

  5. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    31h 36m
    $262–482

Rockhampton to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,098.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Rockhampton to Donald St Before Stockton St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 26h 13m.

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