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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 54m
    $242–582

  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 9m
    $142–2,567

  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 14m
    $176–280

  4. Drive 1,272.6 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Nelson Baycar car 1,272.6 km
    15h 27m
    $229–331

  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 / ...
    32h 36m
    $242–448

Rockhampton to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,098.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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 14m.

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