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

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There are 8 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    4h 27m
    $94–436

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 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 / ...
    17h 2m
    $70–244

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Newcastlebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    15h 21m
    $113–183

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    15h 55m
    $71–248

  5. Drive 694.5 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Nelson Baycar car 694.5 km
    7h 32m
    $125–180

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    6h 11m
    $124–424

  7. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    8h 32m
    $92–324

  8. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Newcastlebus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    16h 1m
    $128–266

Surfers Paradise to Nelson Bay by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Donald St Before Stockton St via Newcastle, King St At National Park St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 15h 21m.

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